The Los Angeles Chargers today signed guard Mekhi Becton.
Becton comes to the City of Angels after starting 19 games at right guard in 2024, including the postseason, for the Super Bowl-Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-7, 363-pound lineman helped pave the way for running back Saquon Barkley to rush for over 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to being named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press. Becton also protected Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to have the most efficient season of his career, registering a 103.7 passer rating and totaling 32 touchdowns (18 passing, 14 rushing) to just five interceptions. Originally the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Becton has started 49-of-50 career games, including the postseason, for the Jets and Eagles.
In three seasons at the University of Louisville (2017-19), Becton appeared in 35 career games, making 33 starts for the Cardinals. As a freshman, he helped block for reigning Heisman Trophy-winner and eventual NFL MVP Lamar Jackson to rush for 1,601 yards and 18 touchdowns, while throwing for 3,660 yards and 27 touchdowns. Becton earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in 2019, helping block for running back Javian Hawkins to total 1,525 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed guard Mekhi Becton.
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2022, in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks New York Jets place kicker Greg Zuerlein (9) during an NFL football game on Sunday Sept. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday October 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) in action against New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford NJ. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday Oct. 29, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (97) rushes against the block of New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) in action against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Sep. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) protects the pocket during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) defends during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) walks in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Philadelphia Eagles guard Mekhi Becton (77) in action during the NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 28-23. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) pulls to block during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) walks in a tunnel before an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) stands on the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
