Mekhi Becton is Leaving Philadelphia Eagles due to….
Mekhi Becton is an American football guard who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. Born on April 18, 1999, in Highland Springs, Virginia, Becton attended Highland Springs High School, where he was regarded as a three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 43 offensive tackle and No. 405 overall recruit in the 247Sports Composite.¹
Becton played college football at the University of Louisville, where he was a three-year starter and played in all 35 games for the program. He decided to forego his senior season and declare for the 2020 NFL Draft.²
The New York Jets selected Becton with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $18,446,048, which included a signing bonus of $10,975,308. Becton played for the Jets from 2020 to 2023, starting 45 games out of 46 played.
However, Becton’s time with the Jets was marked by injuries. He suffered a knee injury in 2021 that required surgery and kept him out for 4-6 weeks. In 2022, he suffered an avulsion fracture of his right kneecap, which caused him to miss the entire season.
In 2024, Becton signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $2,750,000. He transitioned to playing guard and started 15 games, helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX.
Throughout his career, Becton has earned approximately $21,196,048. Despite his injury history, Becton has shown promise and potential, earning him the nickname “Big Ticket”.
