Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton will be entering the 2020 NFL draft and will not be playing for the Cardinals in this month’s Music City Bowl against Mississippi State, as Becton himself said in a statement he released on Twitter.
Becton took his game to a new level in 2019 and now profiles as a potential first-round pick. He is a massive specimen at 6-7, 369 pounds, and while Rotoworld.com describes him as an incomplete technician, it lauds his measurables, strength, and toughness. Plus, as Charean Williams of Pro Footbal Talk observes, advanced metrics were high on Becton’s work, and he made over 60 knockdown blocks this year.
The Cardinals’ rushing offense has averaged 214.4 yards per game in 2019, thanks in large part to Becton’s efforts. He started 33 games over his three collegiate seasons and was named First Team All-ACC this year.
“Mekhi has had a tremendous year and deserves this outstanding recognition as one of the top blockers in the ACC,” Louisville HC Scott Satterfield said. “He has been a leader for our offensive line and our offense as a whole, and to be recognized for his accomplishments by members of this league is a great honor for Mekhi.”
The Redskins, Jets, and Dolphins are just a few of the clubs who could be interested in Becton’s services.
Dang, that’s a big dude.