NFL hopeful Jack Bech wishes brother killed in New Orleans terrorist attack could be with him at draft
Like so many college football standouts, Jack Bech will be watching and waiting this weekend, hoping to hear his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft.
LAFAYETTE, La. — Like so many college football standouts, Jack Bech will be watching and waiting this weekend, hoping to hear his name called at the 2025 NFL draft.
The TCU wide receiver will be tuning in from his high school in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by family and friends. But his biggest fan will be missing.
Follow along for live coverage of Round 1 of the NFL draft.
On New Year’s Day, a terrorist barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Jack’s big brother, Martin “Tiger” Bech, was one of 14 people killed in the attack.
“I always believe that God has a greater plan, no matter if you see it working or not,” Jack Bech told NBC News on Thursday ahead of the draft.
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