Mekhi Becton realized his NFL dreams Thursday night when the Jets used the 11th pick on the Louisville tackle.
Prior to announcing the selection, Joe Douglas called Becton, telling him how “ironic” it was that they were talking for the second time in 24 hours. The Jets had Becton in mind all along and even with Tristan Wirfs falling out of the top-10, the Lousiville offensive tackle was still the No. 1 player on the Jets’ board.
Take a look at the moment Becton found out he was joining Gang Green:
Becton couldn’t hold back his excitement. From Douglas to Christopher Johnson to Adam Gase, Becton had the same level of emotion. He certainly seems ready to come in and get ready to protect Sam Darnold’s blindside as he kept repeating the phrase,” I’m ready! Let’s go!”
