The Jacksonville Jaguars need some help on the offensive line and have a good chance to come from the 2020 NFL Draft with at least one prospect on the unit. If so, it’s hard to imagine Louisville’s Mekhi Becton not being under consideration in the first round.
With his athleticism well documented, Becton gave those in attendance at the 2020 NFL Combine the confirmation they needed, clocking in a 5.11 in the 40-yard dash at 6-foot-7, 364 pounds.
6'7" and 364 lbs… OL Mekhi Becton just ran a 5.11u 40-yard dash! 👀
Becton is the No. 5 overall prospect. (via @MoveTheSticks) @UofLFootball
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Talk about a big man that can move!
Jags general manager Dave Caldwell told the media he was fine with the current offensive line earlier this week at the Combine. However, the fact of the matter is the unit could use some upgrades.
Cam Robinson hasn’t been the answer at left tackle so far but the Jags may want to give him another crack at starting in 2020 because he was returning from a 2018 ACL tear. Then again, maybe the Jags could view Becton (or another tackle) as an option to kick Robinson in to guard.
Unfortunately, Becton didn’t finish the full on-field workout part of Friday’s session due to hamstring tightness. That likely won’t prove to be an issue, though, as he’ll get plenty of team workouts and has his pro day coming up down the road.