Jack Bech already had a variety of causes to carry out properly on the Senior Bowl, however an unthinkable tragedy had given the TCU wideout much more incentive to face out whereas competing towards different NFL draft prospects. 

One of many top-ranked receivers on this 12 months’s upcoming draft, Bech caught the game-winning landing in main the American Workforce to a 22-19 win over the Nationwide Workforce. Bech’s huge second occurred a month to the day after his older brother, Martin “Tiger” Bech, was among the many 14 killed within the terrorist assault in New Orleans. 

“My brother, if he might inform me one factor, it could be to get my ass prepared, to maintain on going, to maintain pushing,” Bech not too long ago stated. “It is simply given me that further motivation to come back out right here and chase greatness every day in his identify and proceed to reside his legacy.”

Bech, who named as the sport’s MVP after catching six passes for 68 yards, wore No. 7 in the course of the Senior Bowl to honor his brother, a two-time All-Ivy performer at Princeton. A receiver and a harmful returner for the Tigers, Martin Bech was a part of Princeton’s 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship groups that included the Tigers’ first excellent season since 1964. 

“He was a ‘Tiger’ in each approach – a ferocious competitor with infinite vitality, a beloved teammate and a caring pal,” Princeton head coach Bob Surace stated of Tiger Bech final month. “Our final dialog was about how proud I used to be of the expansion he confirmed throughout his time at Princeton and the success he was having after commencement. My love goes to the whole Bech household.”

Throughout this previous week, Bech used each alternative he might to honor his brother. He did so once more along with his MVP efficiency Saturday. 

“My brother had some wings on me,” Bech stated afterward. “He was the most effective huge brother I might ever ask for. My complete purpose the remainder of my life is simply reside his legacy.”