Alabama’s John Metchie repeats as top Canadian in NCAA football

For the second consecutive year, Alabama wide receiver John Metchie has been awarded the Jon Cornish Trophy as the most outstanding Canadian student-athlete in NCAA football.

The award has been presented since 2017 to a total of three different recipients. The inaugural winner of the award was Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke, who like Metchie, would also win it in back-to-back seasons. Former Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard earned the award in 2019.

Metchie delivered a strong 2021 campaign before his injury in the SEC Championship matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs. Metchie finished his junior season with 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Metchie declared for the 2022 NFL draft soon after the season concluded despite knowing that he would not be available to work out for teams leading up to the draft due to his ACL injury.

Most mock drafts have Metchie being selected in either the second or third rounds when the draft rolls around later this month.

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