Bengals Free Agent Targets: Why Mekhi Becton Could Be Ideal Fit in Quest to Protect Joe Burrow

   

CINCINNATI — The Bengals have to beef up the interior protection around Joe Burrow this offseason and one solid option could be Mekhi Becton after his revival season in Philadelphia.

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates his touchdown run with offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Becton notched a solid 73.5 regular-season PFF grade across 979 snaps at right guard after a 53.2 grade in 2023. He is a mountain at 6-7, 363 pounds and would instantly upgrade one of the worst right-guard spots in the league.

PFF projects the 25-year-old to land a three-year contract worth $27 million total. Check out some of his strong metrics below noted by Stat Account: