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How Mekhi Becton changes the dynamic for New York Jets

Many speculated that Mekhi Becton would end up in New York leading up to the 2020 NFL draft, but most probably expected the former Louisville football left tackle to end up in blue and red.

Instead, the heaviest player in the draft fell to the 11th pick, and the New York Jets will have the services of one of the most athletic offensive tackles in the last decade.

Becton soared up draft boards after a stellar junior season that concluded with him being one of the headliners in the NFL draft. Some gaudy measurements and a jaw-dropping 5.