He played college football at Louisville and was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

During the first 4 games of the season, Becton was the highest rated freshman in the country by Pro Football Focus, and during the 7 he was the best pass-blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), allowing only 6 pressures in 312 snaps.

Becton decided to forgo his senior season and sit out Louisville's bowl game, and declared for the 2020 NFL draft.

It was revealed that Becton had suffered cartilage damage, which required surgery, putting him out for 4–6 weeks.

[18] He started 15 games and helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.