The Chargers have made the point to address the offensive line this offseason with the acquisitions of tackle Bryan Bulaga and guard Trai Turner, but there are still some pieces that could be added in the upcoming draft.
According to Draft Network’s Jordan Reid, Los Angeles had a pre-draft FaceTime meeting with former Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton.
LT Mekhi Becton’s first punch is UNREAL! Dude does this on a consistent basis in the run game pic.twitter.com/DJycx6dYCX
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) January 22, 2020
Becton, the towering 6-foot-7 and 364 pounder was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Cardinals. In 2019, he earned first-team All-ACC honors and the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for his dominance in the trenches.
Becton put up an official 5.10 clocking in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Becton is the heaviest player to run a sub-5.2 40-yard dash at the combine since 2006.
Becton projects as an instant starter at left or right tackle at the next level, whose combination of power, play strength and athleticism would be a major boost up front for any offense.
He is projected to go in the top-10.