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New York Times
26-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Raiders draft WR Jack Bech: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
The Las Vegas Raiders have selected wide receiver Jack Bech with the No. 58 pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Bech was a standout receiver at TCU last season. His brother, Tiger Bech, was one of 14 people killed in a terrorist attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans. Wearing a No. 7 jersey to honor his late brother, Bech starred in this year's Senior Bowl, where he caught the winning touchdown and was named the game's MVP. Advertisement 'Everything I'm doing out here is just all for him and in memory of him,' Bech said the week of the Senior Bowl about his older brother, a former Princeton football player. Bech's draft selection is an especially significant moment, as he previously said Tiger had achieved all of his dreams except for playing in the NFL. Now, Bech is making that dream a reality for himself and Tiger, whom he calls his other half. Bech led the Horned Frogs with 62 catches for 1,034 yards and nine receiving touchdowns during the 2024 season. The Lafayette, La., native spent his first two years playing for LSU before transferring to TCU in 2023. Bech ranked No. 72 in Dane Brugler's top 300 big board. Here's what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide: 'A one-year starter at TCU, Bech was an outside receiver (primarily to the right of the formation) in offensive coordinator Kendal Briles' up-tempo, spread attack. As a hybrid receiver/tight end as a true freshman at LSU, he was part of a pass-catching group that included four future NFL Draft picks (Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Trey Palmer), yet it was Bech who led the Tigers in receptions in 2021. After the coaching change in Baton Rouge, he transferred to TCU but battled injuries in 2023 before breaking out as a senior, becoming just the fifth player in program history to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in a season. 'Although he isn't super dynamic, Bech is a smooth, physical athlete who can get in and out of breaks with gear change and route savvy (head fakes, body lean, etc.). He is a skilled ball tracker and plays with supreme confidence in his ability to adjust, frame and finish grabs (one drop on 91 targets in 2024). Overall, Bech's acceleration is more build-up than immediate, and he will need to prove himself versus NFL press coverage, but he is urgent as a route runner with the ball-winning skills and competitive personality that will play. He has experience both inside and outside, and his play style is reminiscent of Puka Nacua.' Jack Bech with a walk-off TD to seal the win in the @seniorbowl 🙏 (Via @nflnetwork) — FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) February 1, 2025
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
TCU WR Jack Bech honors brother killed in New Orleans attack at NFL combine: 'He's got the best seat in the house'
No one is having an NFL scouting combine quite like TCU wide receiver Jack Bech. Bech is competing in Indianapolis two months after the death of his older brother Tiger, who was among 14 people killed in the terror attack that rocked New Orleans on New Year's Day. To honor him, Bech took the field Saturday wearing cleats with the Bible verse "And ye who stay on the path of righteousness shall reap what thine hath sewn," and angel wings on the other side. The cleats were the same he wore at the Senior Bowl, where he also wore his brother's No. 7. Tiger played wide receiver at Princeton. Jack Bech is honoring his brother with some incredible cleats today during the @seniorbowl — Lonn Phillips Sullivan (@LonnPhillips) February 1, 2025 Bech performed well at the Senior Bowl, showing strong hands in the gauntlet drill and holding his own in the measurement drills. TCU WR Jack Bech going through the gauntlet drill with ease 👏📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork📱: Stream on @NFLPlus — NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025 "I know my brother has got me now until the end of time. He pushes me to new heights. He will be with me. He's got the best seat in the house," Bech told NFL Network at the combine. Bech is coming off an even more emotional performance in the Senior Bowl, where he earned MVP honors after catching the game-winning touchdown and getting mobbed by his teammates. A WALK-OFF WIN AT THE @SENIORBOWL!Seth Henigan finds Jack Bech for the American Team win! @MemphisFB @TCUFootball — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 1, 2025 Bech is seen as a mid-round NFL draft prospect who projects to find playing time as a possession receiver after leading TCU with 62 catches, 1,034 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Those stats earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors.
USA Today
31-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Illinois WR Pat Bryant would be a good fit with Ravens
Wide receiver is certainly a position of need for the Baltimore Ravens, and they will likely address this concern in both free agency and the draft. Regarding WR prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl this week, Illinois record-setter Pat Bryant is near the top of the list. Bryant garnered All-Big Ten and All-American honors for the Illini as he caught 54 passes for 984 yards. He also caught 10 touchdowns, tying Brandon Lloyd for the single-season school record. Lloyd, who played in the NFL for 11 seasons and led the league in receiving yards in 2010, flew in from Denver to be on hand when Bryant tied his record in the Illini's 38-28 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Bryant spoke of Lloyd's presence on this special day, telling The Sports Bank it was 'just a baller recognizing a baller.' And given how entertaining and engaging the Jacksonville, FL native is in media sessions (as you can see below), he should interview very well at the combine. Illinois WR Pat Bryant joined me and @RapSheet for The Insiders from the @seniorbowl. This was a great chat. His breakdown of his game-winning TD against Rutgers is fantastic. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 30, 2025 Right now, he projects as a prospect who could possibly come later on day two but is more likely to go early on day three, but that should change. Given how he's done this week at the Senior Bowl practice sessions, where he's been turning some heads, he should shoot right up the draft boards. Illinois WR Pat Bryant might have the catch of the Day !!! 🔥 — The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) January 30, 2025 He's versatile and can play in the slot and out on Peter. This trait would help him fit in well with the Ravens, who need production from this position group. WR1 Zay Flowers was selected for the Pro Bowl, and WR2 Rashod Bateman had a breakout year, but there wasn't much else to talk about this past season regarding the guys below them on the depth chart. The Ravens did select a receiver in the fourth round of this past draft, Devontez Walker, but he only had one catch during his rookie season. Meanwhile, Nelson Agholor is getting on in years (by NFL wide receiver standards) and will need to be replaced with younger blood soon. Bryant is somewhat like Lloyd in that he's a bit under-sized. However, if he hits the weight room hard through the pre-draft process, he should alleviate that concern enough that it won't affect his draft stock too much.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Colts 2025 NFL draft: Highlights from Day 3 of Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl has been an important part of the pre-draft process for the Indianapolis Colts under GM Chris Ballard, so let's take a look at some of the highlights from Thursday's practice. This was the third and final practice of the week for the participants. Next up, the All-Star game between the American and National teams will be played on Saturday. Since Ballard took over as the Colts' GM in 2017, there have been 29 players that he's drafted who have participated in the Senior Bowl. A few of those names include Laiatu Latu, Bernhard Raimann, Alec Pierce, and Michael Pittman. For more on what the Senior Bowl entails, click here. To dive into which 2025 NFL draft prospects are participating at this year's event, along with the Colts level of need at each position group, follow the links below: Quarterbacks Linebackers Running backs Tight ends Wide receivers Cornerbacks and Safeties Offensive line Defensive line Tweets by TCUFootball Tweets by seniorbowl Tweets by seniorbowl Tweets by seniorbowl Tweets by seniorbowl Tweets by JalenMilroe Tweets by CanesFootball This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts 2025 NFL draft: Highlights from Day 3 of Senior Bowl
USA Today
31-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Colts 2025 NFL draft: Highlights from Day 3 of Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl has been an important part of the pre-draft process for the Indianapolis Colts under GM Chris Ballard, so let's take a look at some of the highlights from Thursday's practice. This was the third and final practice of the week for the participants. Next up, the All-Star game between the American and National teams will be played on Saturday. Since Ballard took over as the Colts' GM in 2017, there have been 29 players that he's drafted who have participated in the Senior Bowl. A few of those names include Laiatu Latu, Bernhard Raimann, Alec Pierce, and Michael Pittman. For more on what the Senior Bowl entails, click here. To dive into which 2025 NFL draft prospects are participating at this year's event, along with the Colts level of need at each position group, follow the links below: Quarterbacks Linebackers Running backs Tight ends Wide receivers Cornerbacks and Safeties Offensive line Defensive line .@TCUFootball WR Jack Bech is just a damn good receiver. He's been a winner in all three days of @seniorbowl practice — Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025 Miami TE Elijah Arroyo is one the 2025 #SeniorBowl's biggest risers The exclamation mark to his final practice session was a leaping TD catch in the back of the end zone Arroyo celebrated by punting the ball into orbit, perhaps symbolizing his stock 🚀 — Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2025 Yeah, Harold Fannin Jr. is ELITE 🔥 One handed grab this morning at the #SeniorBowl practice 😮💨 (🎥 via @FantasyPts) — SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) January 30, 2025 Kansas RB Devin Neal continues to impress on Day 3 of the #SeniorBowl — Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2025 Aireontae Ersery STONEWALLED several of the top edge rushers at the Senior Bowl 👀 His hand placement and power was evident in reps against Mike Green, Landon Jackson, David Walker, and others. Also a good mover at 6'5, 339lbs. He made a strong case for OT1 in the 2025 Draft ♨️ — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 30, 2025 I really like Sacramento State iOL Jackson Slater. Scouts wanted to see the FCS talent step up vs. the competition at @seniorbowl. How about this rep vs Ole Miss' Walter Nolen? 👀 Slater played G in college, but scouts nearly unanimously agree he'll be best-used at C. — Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 30, 2025 Toledo DL Darius Alexander continues to stack impressive reps during #SeniorBowl week. Looked good during Thursday's practice. Stock up player 📈 — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 30, 2025 This was a @seniorbowl first… Miami TE Elijah Arroyo caught a touchdown pass and immediately punted the ball into the stands 😂😂 — Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025 Every Willie Lampkin 1-on-1 from the Senior Bowl — James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 30, 2025 Really good third @seniorbowl practice for @WKUFootball CB Upton Stout Great footwork and short area quickness to stay in phase out of press here. Had a nice run fill in team drills as well. Good player — Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025 Syracuse defender Justin Barron is a former WR and DB turned Linebacker for the Senior Bowl, and here he is showing off his natural coverage feel against Woody Marks. I like what I'm seeing — Daniel Harms🏈 (@InHarmsWay19) January 30, 2025 Femi Oladejo continues to be among the most intriguing talents at the @seniorbowl. A former off-ball LB, a midseason move to EDGE was in his best interest. Long, speedy rusher who's still scratching the surface of his pass-rushing — Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 30, 2025 Every Mac McWilliams 1-on-1 from the Senior Bowl – I gotta watch this dude's tape he was the best CB in Mobile. Legit went 5/5 — James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 30, 2025 Can keep the analysis on this one simple: @CanesFootball WR Xavier Restrepo gets open Value in the red zone doesn't just come from size — Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025
