Jack Bech, honoring his late brother, stands out at 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl
Tiger Bech was one of 14 people killed during the Bourbon Street attack last month.
“Jack Bech has his Mobile moment!” shouted NFL Network’s Rhett Lewis as Bech, who had just scored the game-winning touchdown, was encircled by a congregation of ecstatic orange uniforms while he knelt in prayer. He donned No. 7, a tribute to his late brother, Tiger, who was one of the 14 people killed in the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, La., last month. Tiger wore No. 7 as a wide receiver and return specialist for Princeton University from 2016-2018.
It was evident Bech’s “Mobile moment” affected him deeply. In addition to his game-winning TD, he recorded a game-high six catches for 68 yards. He was named the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl MVP.
“Man, it’s simple,” Bech said to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero after the game. “My brother had some wings on me. He gave it to me. And he let that all take place.”
Bech has scored plenty of times, reaching the endzone thirteen times in his collegiate career. This was different, though. This score carried extra weight; it was a moment of triumph deepened with profound meaning — it was the first touchdown Tiger couldn’t witness.
Every route, every catch, has become a tribute to his late brother. Tiger was more than Bech’s brother — he was his "best friend" and "role model." His memory is permanently etched in ink: "7 to Heaven" spans Bech’s left collarbone, while Tiger's dates, inscribed in Roman numerals, rest over his heart.
A not-so-known draft prospect prior to the 2024 season, Bech improved his draft stock with an impressive week in Mobile, Ala. Aside from his heroics in the game, he was a standout during practices. The TCU product consistently won one-on-one matchups, showcasing good ball skills and a physically imposing demeanor. What particularly stood out was the blend of speed and power Bech has at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds.
Behind Bech’s awe-inspiring week in Mobile lay years of development and transformation. After a promising freshman campaign at LSU in 2021, where he amassed 43 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns, Bech transferred to TCU in 2023. He sought more playing time in the Horned Frogs' offense. He couldn’t surpass Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. — both 2024 first-round picks — on the LSU depth chart. Under head coach Sonny Dykes' air-raid system, Bech was able to shine. This past season, Bech caught 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns. His breakout performance against UCF — a 200-yard, one-touchdown showcase — thrust him into the limelight of the NFL evaluators.
Tiger Bech never reached the NFL, though it was his dream. Jack Bech seems destined to fulfill that vision — carrying both their dreams forward as one.