Mekhi Becton

POWER, FINISH: Mekhi Becton destroys a tentative edge rusher with an accurate shot to the chest and finishes him to the ground.

LATERAL QUICKNESS, POWER: Mekhi Becton takes a quick and fluid outside step, then uses his inside hand to attack the edge defender’s shoulder and thrust him upfield. Becton makes sure to finish him off.

TRUE PASS SET DOMINATION: Mekhi Becton showcases his ability to get it done in a true one-on-one situation as he anticipates the swipe/outside move and gets his hands on the rusher’s shoulders to pummel him into the ground.

CLEAN PROTECTION: Mekhi Becton flashes the drag hand to help out the left guard with the 3-technique, but stays locked on to his target as he thwarts the long-arm move.

Ranks among Division I tackles, 2019

Overall grade: 83.0 (95th percentile)
Run blocking grade: 78.8 (91st percentile)
Pass blocking grade: 79.2 (82nd percentile)
Zone blocking grade: 80.9 (92nd percentile)
Gap blocking grade: 48.4 (not enough plays to qualify – but a poor mark)
True pass set grade: 64.7 (58th percentile)

Protection snaps: 303 (243rd)
Pressures allowed: 12 (269th) – 1 sack, 2 hits, 9 hurries
Pass blocking efficiency: 97.85 (72nd percentile)

Penalties: 0 holding, 1 false start

True pass sets: 73 (24.1% of pass blocking snaps)

Read more about Mekhi Becton’s statistical profile here.