INDIANAPOLIS — Mekhi Becton was the biggest star of the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday — literally and figuratively. At nearly 6-8 and one pound shy of 365, we are talking Orlando Brown/Trent Brown type of gargantuan size. Saturday's English Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Everton features one of the most anticipated Merseyside Derby matchups in years. Must read content, player grades, stuff you can't get anywhere else. Will it be broken? You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Beckton, 20, started at tackle for three seasons at Louisville before he declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. Georgia has 15 commitments in the 2021 recruiting class with room to add some of the nation's top remaining players in the class of 2021. The offensive linemen were measured in on Tuesday at the 2020 NFL combine, and the hyped offensive tackle group headlined by Tristan Wirfs, Jedrick Willis, Andrew Thomas, Mekhi Becton, and Josh Jones certainly did not disappoint on the scales. The team that picks Lewis will be doing so for his ability to overpower defensive linemen in tight spaces. He truly has offensive tackle type reach in a more squatty frame. Any idea of Wirfs needing to move to guard were put to rest after his weigh-in with arms right at 34 inches, well above what teams want at the position, which is typically 32 or, for some teams, 33 inches. These are cookies that are required to provide you with features or services that you have requested. Given his massive frame and such a small percentage of body fat as the starting point, we imagine that would be difficult. Robert Hunt, Louisiana-Lafayette. Peart is one of the longest offensive tackle prospects measured at the combine that I can remember. Many believe Hunt is destined for a move inside in the NFL, and while that very well could happen, he proved today he has legit NFL tackle size being over 6-5 and 323 pounds with a rather big 82-inch wingspan. The responses to Schefter's tweet about Becton's body fat percentage were predictably fantastic. No bad weight. Wirfs not only ran a blazing 4.85 with a 1.69 10-yard split, but he also set the combine record for an offensive lineman in both the vertical (36.5") and the broad jump (10'1"). Ben Bartch, St. John’s. Here’s the mountain of a man among the trees in this group. Alabama head coach, Nick Saban has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 according to multiple reports. Peart’s film is clean on the right side, and being close to 6-7 with nearly 37-inch arms means he naturally creates an enormous arc around the quarterback, which edge rushers have to navigate. And though Andrew Thomas' performance was more than adequate. All rights reserved. This wasn’t easy, because altogether, the top offensive tackles and the high-quality depth at the position in this class measured in very well. Another interior blocker with a weird physical profile, Bredeson has offensive tackle height and weight yet limited reach due to his less than 32-inch arms. "You wouldn't go wrong picking me. Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs host No. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. However, the bottom line is Andrew Thomas has 41 games worth of first-round caliber tackle play in the SEC on tape. Especially the massive Mekhi Becton who measures in just over 6'7 and 364 pounds. Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin. At that weight, he will be the second-heaviest player in the NFL once drafted; only the Raiders' Trent Brown (380 pounds) is heavier. Becton is the No. No, length isn’t as important at center as it is at left or right tackle, but you never want to be the blocker with the shortest wingspan in your position group. Though his technique remained flawless throughout all of the on-field drills and was mentioned in a group of names that had good days by NFL Network's lead NFL  Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, he was simply outshined by the other tackles he is being stacked up against. Not to mention, Becton clocked in at 5.10 seconds in the 40-yard dash. John Molchon, Boise State. "I feel like I'm the most dominant tackle in this draft," Beckton told USA Today at this week's Combine, adding that he had already met with the Browns and Jets. Georgia has secured the commitment of one of the best and largest prospects in the 2021 class, tackle Amarius Mims. : https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/5OOdrZAncl. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville. 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Weighing in close to 310 pounds with a massive 81-inch wingspan was a great development for him. As Schefter noted, he's the biggest player at the 2020 NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. 1 overall prospect. I certainly expected to see him run a slightly faster 40 and show a bit more explosion. The technician out on the edge that won the Jacobs Trophy for the SEC's top lineman. Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer lists him as the 16th best player in the draft. Open Article in App. NFL combine 2020 results: Mekhi Becton, Andrew Thomas shine as offensive linemen weigh in It was a big day on the scales for some of the top offensive line prospects in this class Tristan Wirfs, Jedrick Wills Jr, and Mecki Becton have all been projected to be selected ahead of Thomas are various NFL Mock Drafts headed into this week's NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Matt Peart, UConn. 6'7" and 364 lbs... OL Mekhi Becton just ran a 5.11u 40-yard dash! Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page. This is a great year to need an offensive tackle as there is legitimate talent at the top … At almost 6-5, Driscoll has NFL tackle height, yet he just hit the 33-inch threshold for arm length, and he had the shortest wingspan of the offensive tackle group. Beckton also told USA Today he would be willing to lose weight if his NFL team asks him to do so. A multi-year starter with solid film thanks to sound fundamentals and outstanding athleticism, the only true concerns about Harris centered around lack of power and length. The Bulldogs scored 27 unanswered points in the second half. People were expecting him to maybe be a little heavier than 315, but if it helps him test better this weekend, then there’s no problem whatsoever. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Share this article 10 shares share tweet text ... Mekhi Becton, Louisville. Again, I don't think he had a bad day by any means. He’s listed second because everybody expected Becton to tower over the rest of his contemporaries, and he did. Tune in as we give you the live updates from the game. Just create an account, no credit card required! Here are our takeaways about what the offensive line weigh-in means. Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin. For example, Cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our site or use a shopping cart. ©2020 The Athletic Media Company.