Metchie continues a trend for Howie Roseman and the Eagles: adding a player with draft pedigree and stockpiling SEC talent.

One thing you can always count on, however, is that receivers often look out for other receivers. Bryant held to form, mentioning some complimentary things about the new Eagles acquisition, John Metchie, as he defended Philadelphia's new wideout from the disrespectful theories of an overzealous NFL fan.

Derek Stingley Jr. is an All-Pro cornerback, but Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III might have made the play of training camp against him.

Braxton Berrios, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III are making it difficult on the coaching staff in choosing a final roster of six or seven receivers.