Newsday · Nov 5, 2020
Nothing surprises Jets' Mekhi Becton on offensive line
Jets tackle Mekhi Becton warms up on the field before a game against the Colts on Sept. 27 in Indianapolis. Credit: AP/Zach Bolinger
Mekhi Becton laughs at the attention some of his blocks are getting. It certainly doesn't surprise him, though.
The Jets’ 6-7, 370-pound rookie left tackle let teams and the media at the predraft combine know that he would do this in the NFL.
"I told them I was the most dominant player in the draft," Becton said. "I’m showing it today. I got to keep showing it."
Becton tossed Kansas City’s Frank Clark to the side during last Sunday’s game. It created plenty of buzz on social media.
