The Texans have moved up to add to the receiving corps. Houston has traded picks 68, 108, 124 to the Browns for No. 44, using it to select WR John Metchie.
The other member of the dynamic Alabama receiving tandem involving Jameson Williams, Metchie had two highly productive years with the Crimson Tide. In 2020, he posted 916 yards and six touchdowns, but took an even bigger step this past campaign. In 13 games, he totalled 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight scores.
Unfortunately, the Canadian – just like Williams – ended his college career with a torn ACL. He is expected to be recovered in time for the start of the season, though. If that is the case, he should have at least a secondary role on Houston’s offense as a compliment to the recently re-signed Brandin Cooks. Cleveland, meanwhile, will continue a lengthy wait to make their first selection in this year’s draft.
As much as I loved their picks yesterday, I hate the Wan’Dale Robinson pick for the Giants. So many other holes on this team (S, CB, LB, TE, interior OL) and they take a WR when they have Toney (just drafted in the first round last year), Golladay (just signed to a mega deal last year), Shepard (slot WR just like Robinson), and Slayton. One of the most expensive WR corps in the league just got more expensive.
Love the pick. Fits nicely as a Cooks replacement long term and nice opposite to Nico Collins. Plus no need to rush him back.
3rd round and 4th I hope they get some dline help- edge and tackle