The news was broken by NBA insider Shams Charania, but the New York Jets went offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft — selecting Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton 11th overall.
One of the largest human beings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Becton looks like a cornerstone for at the tackle position for the Jets.
Bored in the house, in the house bored … New York Jets drafting Louisville’s Mekhi Becton with the No. 11 pick in the NFL Draft, per sources.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2020
Becton also becomes the first Louisville player selected since 2018 draft, when Jaire Alexander and Lamar Jackson went in the first round.
WOW😱
6”7 364 lbs. Mekhi Becton just ran a 5.11 40-yard dash.pic.twitter.com/TOobb4Q9Y9
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 28, 2020
Measurables
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 364
- 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
- Bench press: 23 reps
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