The Jets had their choice between two of the draft's "Big Four" offensive tackles, and with the 11th pick, Gang Green selected Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton.
Here's everything you need to know about the Jets' new tackle ...
By The Numbers
- Height: 6-foot-7
- Weight: 364 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 5.10
- Bench press: 23 reps
- 2019 Stats: 11 games started (all LT)
- Accolades & Awards: 2019 Jacobs Blocking Trophy (best blocker in ACC), 2019 Second-Team All-American by SI, 2019 First-Team All-ACC
Prospect Overview
NFL.com: Enormous frame complemented by surprisingly nimble feet and functional athleticism to handle either tackle spot. Becton's combination of movement and force should allow him to fit easily into all running schemes, but he needs to play with better patience in order to control and redirect all that mass into centered blocks in both run and pass. His technique and set-up are better than expected in pass pro, while his size and length allow him to recover and redirect both inside and outside rushes. With all really big prospects, weight and quickness will be concerns, but Becton's areas of concern are correctable or manageable if he's disciplined enough to prioritize them. He has the potential to be a good starter on either side, but the weight creates an obvious low-floor scenario.
The Draft Network (Jordan Reid): In what seemed like a prospect that came out of nowhere, Becton announced his presence to the college football world last season. A part of a scheme that forced him to switch sides based on the strength and direction of play calls prior to last season, he settled into his own during his junior year. A mountainous sized offensive tackle, the light seemed to switch on for Becton following the season opener against Notre Dame. With Herculean type of strength, Becton is able to bully defenders around and make them look as if they were never there.
NFL Comp
- NFL.com: Former Viking/Raven T Bryant McKinnie
- Walter Football: Las Vegas Raiders T Trent Brown
- The Draft Network: Baltimore Ravens T Orlando Brown
This and That
Becton's girlfriend is another sports star on Louisville's campus. Bionca Dunham is the "heart and soul of the Louisville team defense" for the women's basketball team. The 6-foot-2 forward just completed her senior year where she averaged 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Social Moment
Becton's power is his staple. And nothing says power more than pushing a pickup truck with ease. Check it out.
And here's a look at Becton in action on the field with the Cardinals:
MEKHI. pic.twitter.com/vhD7Ki5JYa
- Jets Videos (@snyjets) April 24, 2020