History of Mekhi Becton in Timeline

Mekhi Becton Sr., an American professional football guard known as "Big Ticket", plays for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft after playing college football at Louisville. Becton has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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April 18, 1999: Mekhi Becton Born

On April 18, 1999, Mekhi Becton Sr., nicknamed "Big Ticket", was born. He later became an American professional football guard.

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February 1, 2017: College Choice Narrowed

On February 1, 2017, Mekhi Becton, a three-star prospect, narrowed his college choices to five schools: Louisville, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Michigan, and Oregon, ultimately choosing Louisville.

2017: Freshman Season

In 2017, Mekhi Becton played as a freshman, participating in 13 games and starting 11 for the Louisville Cardinals. He was the highest-rated freshman in the country for the first four games and the best pass-blocker in the ACC during the first 7 games.

2018: Starting Tackle

In 2018, Mekhi Becton was named a starting tackle, starting every game and bringing his total starts to 23.

2019: All-ACC Honors

In 2019, Mekhi Becton was again named starting tackle and received first team All-ACC honors after the regular season.

2020: NFL Draft Declaration

In 2020, Mekhi Becton decided to forgo his senior season, sit out Louisville's bowl game, and declared for the 2020 NFL draft.

2020: Drafted by New York Jets

In 2020, Mekhi Becton was selected in the first round of the NFL draft, with the 11th overall pick, by the New York Jets.

September 12, 2021: Knee Injury

On September 12, 2021, Mekhi Becton suffered an apparent knee injury during a game and was carted off the field, later revealed to be cartilage damage.

September 14, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 14, 2021, Mekhi Becton was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered a few days prior.

July 27, 2022: Shift to Right Tackle

On July 27, 2022, Mekhi Becton was moved to right tackle after George Fant took the left tackle position.

2023: Mostly Healthy Season

In 2023, Mekhi Becton was mostly healthy and started 16 games for the New York Jets.

April 29, 2024: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles

On April 29, 2024, Mekhi Becton signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and transitioned to guard, eventually becoming the starting right guard and helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.