It has been a tough year for John Metchie III.

But things are looking up for the former Alabama standout.

The 2nd round draft pick of the Houston Texans this past April did not play in 2022 due to Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

But his future prognosis is good, according to Texans general manager Nick Caserio.

Appearing on SportsRadio 610 on Wednesday morning, Caserio said, “I’d say there’s a chance that he’ll be ready for the start of the offseason program. I think there are still some things that he has to complete or go through. Quite frankly, it’s amazing what he’s done to this point.”

Added Caserio: “He actually looks better now than he did when we drafted him in the spring. He’s improved his strength, he’s improved his lower body strength. His attitude has been great, even though he’s been dealing with a lot of things medically.”

Metchie was the 44th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

As a senior for the Crimson Tide, he registered 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns.

“He’s just constant positivity and inspiration to all of us when he’s with us and when we get a chance to be around him,” Texas wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Ben McDaniels said. “I’ll walk in and see him working out in the weight room or I’ll see him in the tub in the training room, doing a workout in there, it just feeds your soul. It feeds your heart and I think he’s done that for all of us in that room. I’m excited for the track that he’s on and for his future.”