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New York Jets 1st-round draft grade: Mekhi Becton

It was unclear whether the New York Jets would go with a wide receiver or offensive tackle with the 11th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. They went with the latter.

By taking Mekhi Becton out of the University of Louisville, the Jets are finally using the draft to replenish the offensive line. Becton is highly-touted for his athleticism and speed, especially considering his immense size. At 6-foot-7, 364 pounds, Becton is huge for an offensive tackle. Even so, at the combine, he ran the 40-yard dash in 5.10 seconds, making him the heaviest player ever to run a sub-5.