The wide receiver was selected by the Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft after starring at the University of Alabama, but sat out all of last year as he underwent treatment.Argonauts defensive back Royce Metchie. Royce learned of his brother’s diagnosis one day after the 2022 Touchdown Atlantic game in Wolfville, N.S.
“My mind was racing,” Royce said, “but at the same time I could only imagine what he was going through.” John did most of his rehab in Houston. Royce took a short leave from the Argonauts to be by his brother’s side while he fought.“He just attacked it, like everything he does,” said Royce. “It’s one thing to dwell on bad news but it doesn’t do you any good just sitting on it you know? You just have to accept that it is what it is and move forward.”“I was able to spend quite a bit of time with him, and just keep him company,” Royce said.