Alabama has the top ranking heading into the College Football Playoff but may be without one of their star wide receivers for the entire postseason.
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III misses a catch against Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.
"John Metchie is probably going to be out now, and we have a couple other guys that may be injured," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said after Saturday’s win."It creates a lot of opportunity for a lot of other players. Hopefully, we'll be able to get them to step up."Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III makes a touchdown catch against Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.before going down in the second quarter.
Metchie had been one of the top targets for Bryce Young behind Jameson Williams. He had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III celebrates his touchdown catch against Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.
Losing him will be a blow for the offense that seemed to be firing on all cylinders against Georgia. Williams, Slade Bolden and Jahleel Billingsley will be sure to see more targets in the final weeks of the season.Ryan Gaydos is the Sports Editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Ryan Gaydos on Twitter @Gaydos_ and if you got a tip you can email Ryan at [email protected]
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