Mekhi Becton is an American football offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles, as of the 2024 NFL season. Nicknamed “Big Ticket”, the New York Jets drafted Becton with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the Jest and sat out the 2022 season due to a knee injury. In 2024, he signed a one-year contract to play for the Eagles. As of February 2025, Becton has played in 46 games with 45 starts (via Pro Football Reference).
Before his professional NFL career, Becton played collegiate football for the Louisville Cardinals. He was a three-year starter and played in all 35 games for the program, as per Sports Reference. He decided to forego his senior season and declare himself for the 2020 NFL Draft. Becton also went to the Highland Springs High School where he was regarded as one of the top players in the state of Virginia. Becton was ranked the No.20 offensive tackle in the country, as per Louisville Cardinals' official website.
Mekhi Becton's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Becton signed a one-year contract with the Eagles valued at $2,750,000 in 2024. His contract includes a guaranteed amount of $2,750,000, and an average annual salary of $2,7500,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | - | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,000,000 | $1,971,176 | $5,355,880 |
| 2025 | UFA |
How much is Mekhi Becton getting paid?
According to his one-year contract with the Eagles, Becton will earn an annual salary of $2,750,000. He will receive a base salary of $1,000,000, with a cap hit of 1,971,176 and a dead cap value of 5,355,880 in 2024, as per Spotrac.
How much does Mekhi Becton make in a minute?
Becton will make approximately $5.23 per minute, based on his annual income of $2,750,000 with the Eagles.
Mekhi Becton’s career earnings
As of February 2025, Becton has earned approximately $21,196,048 in his NFL career earnings (via Spotrac).
Mekhi Becton's contract history
New York Jets (2020-2024)
In 2020, Becton signed a four-year rookie contract with the New York Jets, worth $18,446,048 (via Spotrac). It included a signing bonus of $10,975,308, a guaranteed amount of $ 18,446,048, and an average annual salary of $ 4,611,512.
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FAQs on Mekhi Becton
A. Mekhi Becton plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. Mekhi Becton was selected by the New York Jets as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
A. Mekhi Becton wears No.77 for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A. Mekhi Becton earns an annual salary of $2,750,000 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
