So this video is about Mekhi Becton.
Knowing about him, makes the video even better.
Becton is, to put it mildly, a large human. He stands 6’7” tall, he weighs 363 pounds. He is also rather athletic.
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He’s had a career that can justifiably summarized as one of disappointment.
He’s been injured. He’s been cut. This year, for the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles, he played right guard, despite having tweeted: “I. AM. A. LEFT. TACKLE!” two years ago. For those not facile in football terminology those are two different, yet similar positions.
On December 8th, when the Eagles clinched a playoff spot. Becton cried, for he had never been to the playoff ever. This past Sunday, he was a key component of winning a Super Bowl. And that’s where today’s video was captured.
“He comes in to work, he’s smiling, he’s happy as anything, he’s having fun playing the game we all love and that’s the goal. Some people just need a fresh start, a fresh city and a fresh organization, and that’s what he needed. He’s balling. He’s having fun out there with the guys and he’s having a hell of a season.” said Eagles teammate CJ Uzomah
Overcoming adversity then accomplishing a pinnacle?
That’s good.
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