John Metchie III knows how to find open space on a football field. He knows even better what to do when he finds it with the ball in his hands.

Earlier this month against Miami, Metchie caught the ball in motion at the 18-yard-line, flourishing a high-step to throw off the opposing defender before diving for the endzone.Metchie got the party started in Alabama’s season-opening blowout. It was a preview of things to come this season for Alabama, where the Canadian Metchie will be a tone setter for college football’s top team.