Texans predicted to trade away 2nd-round WR

All of a sudden, the Houston Texans have a lot of wide receivers.

It may make sense to trade one for draft capital, writes Bleacher Report's Matt Holder.

His idea? Trade away John Metchie III, the former second-round pick out of Alabama.

"The Texans already brought in several veterans to help with the offensive line, and they have a strong roster," Holder writes. "At this stage, it might make more sense to consider a trade that benefits the team in the future rather than getting an immediate return. Metchie is entering a contract year and will likely be buried on the depth chart in Houston. However, the 2022 second-round pick has plenty of talent and could be an intriguing option for a team that needs wide receiver help, creating an opportunity for the Texans to get something for a player who will likely ride the bench this fall."

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Metchie was the 44th overall pick in 2022.

He's coming off his best season, when he had 24 catches for 254 yards and a score.

Overall, Metchie has 40 catches and 412 yards in 29 NFL games.

Metchie turns 25 on Friday, July 18. And his career could be jumpstarted by a move to a new team.

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