Jets Take T Mekhi Becton with 11th Overall Pick of 2020 Draft

General Manager Joe Douglas is a former offensive lineman who took over a team that neglected the offensive line for years. His priority throughout free agency has been upgrading the line and that trend continued in the first round of the NFL draft. With the #11 overall pick they selected offensive tackle Mekhi Becton of Louisville.
Becton is 6β7β³ and 364 pounds, so he certainly doesnβt lack much in size. Speed isnβt an issue as he impressed at the combine by running a 5.1 second 40 yard dash.
6'7" and 364 lbsβ¦ OL Mekhi Becton just ran a 5.11u 40-yard dash! π
Becton is the No. 5 overall prospect. (via @MoveTheSticks) @UofLFootball
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Here is Bectonβs draft profile from NFL.com.
- Absolute giant with dense, proportional frame
- Possesses rare 7-foot wingspan
- Booming upper-body power blasts kick-out targets off their feet
- Athletic enough to make his outside zone blocks
- Fits up and runs feet to wash away defenders on lateral blocks
- Potential to mash whatβs in front with more work
- Mass can finish what the technique doesnβt
- Inside-out pass sets are well-balanced and smooth
- Well-positioned to chunk hands during slide
- Squeezes down to guardβs hip when outside rush vacates
- Adequate redirect to protect inside post
- Long arms allow for emergency recovery
- Well-positioned to chunk hands during pass set
- Weight could become a major issue without discipline
- Opens outside half too early in pass sets
- Throws himself off-balance when loading up punch
- Natural quickness limitations require above-average awareness of blitz/twists
- Unable to respond timely to cross-face stunts
- High hands diminish leverage at point of attack
- Needs better patience/control as positional blocker
- Allows himself to work too far ahead of the landmark
- Needs to get length involved in the block sooner
- Needs to cinch and control rather than shoving down blocks/kick-outs