Jack Bech

Jack Bech
Bech at the 2025 Senior Bowl
No. 18 – Las Vegas Raiders
PositionWide receiver
Roster status
 Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (2002-12-18) December 18, 2002 (age 23)
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Thomas More Catholic (Lafayette, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU (2021–2022)
TCU (2023–2024)
NFL draft2025: 2nd round, 58th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions20
Receiving yards224
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jack Bech (BESH; born December 18, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs. Bech was selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

Bech attended St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was rated at a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as LSU, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Texas, TCU, and Vanderbilt. Initially, Bech committed to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores before flipping to the LSU Tigers.

College career

LSU

As a freshman at Louisiana State University in 2021, Bech appeared in all 13 games for the LSU Tigers, making seven starts and recording 43 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns. In week 4 of the 2022 season, he hauled in six receptions for 43 yards in a win over New Mexico. Bech finished the season with 16 receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown before entering the NCAA transfer portal.

TCU

Bech transferred to Texas Christian University. During his first season with the Horned Frogs in 2023, he played in eight games, tallying 12 receptions for 146 yards.

During the 2024 season, Bech enjoyed a breakout season. He played in all 12 games, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.

On December 19, 2024, Bech announced his declaration for the 2025 NFL draft. Bech played in the 2025 Senior Bowl, and impressed NFL scouts with his performance. On the final play of the Senior Bowl, Bech caught a game-winning touchdown pass from Seth Henigan. He finished the game with six catches for 68 yards and a touchdown, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

Statistics

Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgTD
2021LSU 1374348911.43
2022LSU 1241620012.51
2023TCU 801214612.20
2024TCU 1212621,03416.79
Career45231331,86914.113

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		214 lb
(97 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		4.21 s6.84 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Bech was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.

In Bech’s rookie season with the Raiders, he appeared in 16 games, catching 20 passes for 224 yards.

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Receiving Tackles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDCmbSoloAst
2025LV 1652022411.2370211
Career 1652022411.2370211

Personal life

Bech's older brother, former Princeton wide receiver Tiger Bech, was killed in the 2025 New Orleans truck attack. His uncle, Brett Bech, played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints from 1997 to 1999.

Bech is Catholic. Bech and his uncle presented the ceremonial coin at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025.

References

  1. 1 2 Coppage, Mike (November 2, 2020). "Jack Bech relishes opportunity to continue family tradition of playing receiver at LSU". The Advocate. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ Allentuck, Danielle (November 1, 2020). "LSU picks up commitment from St. Thomas More wide receiver Jack Bech". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Vann, Leah (September 21, 2022). "Brian Kelly says he hopes to get Jack Bech more involved against New Mexico". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Vann, Leah (September 24, 2022). "Brian Kelly wanted to get Jack Bech more involved. Kelly kept his word, and Bech delivered". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Riley, Koki (December 6, 2022). "LSU football receiver, St. Thomas More alum Jack Bech to enter transfer portal". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Steven (December 18, 2022). "TCU adds another SEC transfer with LSU receiver Jack Bech". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Steven (April 13, 2024). "How a healthy Jack Bech has been TCU football's MVP on offense". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jack Bech: Declares for 2025 NFL Draft". CBS Sports. December 19, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Moriarty, Morgan (February 1, 2025). "Senior Bowl final score, results: TCU's Jack Bech wins MVP after walk-off touchdown". Sporting News. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jack Bech named Senior Bowl MVP; brother died in New Orleans". February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Jack Bech Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jack Bech College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ Owen, Carter (April 25, 2025). "Raiders select WR Jack Bech with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft". Raiders.com.
  14. ↑ "Jack Bech drafted No. 58 overall by Las Vegas Raiders". KATC. April 26, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  15. ↑ Nagel, Cody (January 1, 2025). "Ex-Princeton WR Tiger Bech dies after terror attack in New Orleans, per report". 247Sports. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ Wilson, Dave (April 17, 2025). "NFL draft prospect Jack Bech 'propelled' by late brother". espn.com. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  17. ↑ Smith, Corey (December 18, 2024). "Jack Bech honors faith, family and football". TCU Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2025.