John Metchie III

The former 1,000-yard receiver for Alabama football is the center of trade rumors surrounding the Houston Texans.

Former Crimson Tide wideout and current Houston Texans rookie John Metchie III announced on Sunday that he was recently diagnosed with Leukemia.

John Metchie III, despite tearing his ACL just six months ago, made his rookie minicamp debut for the Houston Texans this week.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III was honored this week by the Canadian Football League with the Jon Cornish Trophy. Metchie III took home the award for the second consecutive year for his stellar season with the Crimson Tide.

On Saturday, the junior set a new career-high with 11 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Young was named to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 and the Manning Award Stars of the Week lists after an impressive performance against Mississippi State

Williams has immediately given the Alabama offense another big play target to pair with John Metchie III.

The sophomore was phenomenal in his first career stat leading Alabama to a 44-13 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic.

Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden announced on Monday that he has signed with Roc Nation Sports for name, image and likeness off the field representation.

Alabama checks in at No. 1 in the Preseason CBS Sports 130. The Crimson Tide are one of six SEC teams featured in the top-25.