11 in the NFL draft, becoming one of the highest picks in program history. Follow our Live 2020 NFL Draft Tracker now! OT Mekhi Becton – Pass-protection. Click here for full results from the entire 2020 NFL Draft. The Arizona Cardinals selected Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday evening. Cushenberry (6-3, 312 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times at the combine earlier this offseason. Dave Richard: The Jets did the right thing in selecting Mekhi Becton -- a true left tackle with sky-high potential who basically adds a lineman-and-a-half to the Jets' offensive line. section: | slug: 2020-nfl-draft-grades-jets-get-a-b-for-selecting-mekhi-becton-at-no-11-overall | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Becton was the fourth-best offensive tackle in this year’s class, according to Luke Easterling’s rankings for Draft Wire. Pete Prisco: Here's the thing on Becton, he's a freak athletically. And boy, the Jets needed it after having one of the absolute worst O-lines in football in 2019. Becton (6-7, 364 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 5.1 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 23 times at the combine earlier this offseason. Check out Draft Wire's exclusive interview with Miami edge defender ... Mekhi Becton, was really good. NFL Podcast: Week 6 Preview – Where will Le'Veon Bell land? Check out draft results from other teams in the AFC East: Jets draft picks 2020: All of New York’s selections, full NFL Draft results, team order originally appeared on NBCSports.com. His height, size and production make him an insane athlete, and his catch-radius makes him a dangerous downfield target and a red-zone threat. Denzel Mims was one of the more exciting, dynamic receivers in the draft. The Jets added a few key defensive pieces as well, including safety Ashtyn Davis, defensive end Jabari Zuniga and cornerback Bryce Hall. We take a look at the selection and assign it an initial grade. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting Louisville OT Mekhi Becton. That honor was and continues to be held by DT Amobi Okoye, who was the 10th overall pick of the 2007 draft by the Houston Texans. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Becton to Bryant McKinnie, who was a first-round pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. ET. Round 1, pick 11: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville, Round 2, pick 59: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor, Round 3, pick 68: Ashtyn Davis, S, California, Round 3, pick 79: Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida, Round 4, pick 120: Lamical Perine, RB, Florida, Round 4, pick 125: James Morgan, QB, Florida International, Round 4, pick 129 (from Patriots via Ravens): Cameron Clark, OT, UNC Charlotte, Round 5, pick 158: Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia, Round 6, pick 191: Braden Mann, P, Texas A&M. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting Louisville OT Mekhi Becton. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. With the fifth-overall pick in the draft, the Dolphins selected Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa. He's a combination of massive size and elite athleticism that most teams clamor for … The New York Jets address a glaring need with the No. Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Becton at No. 9:40 pm ET. Miami had a busy opening day to the draft, holding immense draft capital with three first-round picks. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/23/nfl-draft-results-mekhi-becton-selected-by-new-york-jets/, Luke Easterling’s rankings for Draft Wire, Patriots QB Cam Newton, CB Stephon Gilmore expected to practice Thursday, Broncos injuries: QB Drew Lock fully practiced Wednesday, Broncos should consider signing RB Le'Veon Bell, Report: Broncos RB Melvin Gordon faces 3-game suspension after DUI, Broncos LB Mark Barron will be out longer than expected after suffering another injury, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The New York Jets selected Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday evening. Jones (6-5, 319 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 24 times at the combine earlier this offseason. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. One more thing: the Jets' decision to pass on a receiver helps the value of Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder, their top two targets in the passing game. In a later round, they added another offensive tackle in Cameron Clarke. Get up to the second coverage on every pick, plus instant grades and analysis from our NFL Experts. Former Louisville left tackle Mekhi Becton was picked by the Jets and No. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein has compared Jones to Bobby Massie, who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The No. If he can keep his weight in check and be dedicated to his craft, he's going to be a good football player. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein has compared Fulton to Quincy Wilson, who was a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. "When the pros and cons are balanced, he appears to be a good backup with a chance to work up the ladder," Zierlein wrote of Fulton on NFL.com before the draft. 11 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The three-year starter is a safe option for a Jets offense that is looking to protect their young QB and improve on the 52 sacks they allowed in the 2019 season, the fourth most in the league. Follow our Live Draft Tracker now! Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Penei Sewell is the best offensive tackle in this draft class, and one can only imagine what the Jets offensive line would look like with him and Mekhi Becton as bookends. The New York Jets address a glaring need with the No. Becton is literally a big part of it. He earned first-team All-ACC honors after starting at left tackle during the 2019 season. The Jets selected Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton with the No. Below, we preview the Cardinals-Jets Week 5 betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and best bets.. Cardinals at Jets betting odds and lines By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. But Mekhi did snap the Jets' Cardinal draft record. Tagovailoa was the second quarterback off the board, following Joe Burrow, the LSU product who was selected with the first pick in this year’s draft. The CBS Sports NFL Draft team breaks down the pick below, including a grade for the pick, how it affects fantasy leagues and more on Becton, including his strengths and weaknesses, his NFL comp and more. Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is a unique NFL prospect. ... Four games into the 2020 NFL season and the Jets are already in prime position to pick first in April's draft. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein has compared Cushenberry to Corey Linsley, who was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at The Jets selected Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton with the No. Georiga’s Andrew Thomas, Alabama’s Jedrick Wills and Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs were the only offensive tackles that Draft Wire had ranked higher than Becton. 11 didn't quite gain the distinction of being the highest-drafted player in Louisville history. Becton showed off his versatility in college, spending time both at left tackle and right tackle.

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