An emotional moment unfolded during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft when the Las Vegas Raiders selected TCU wide receiver Jack Bech with the 58th overall pick.
Jack Bech celebrating with his family after getting drafted by the Raiders 🫶
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Bech's brother Tiger was killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year's Eve. pic.twitter.com/GqBiiDOn34
Bech carried a poignant reminder of his brother Tiger on draft night — wearing the Rolex watch Tiger had on him when he was killed during the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day. Tiger Bech was just 27 years old, one of 14 victims in the tragedy.
“I’m never going to wash it, I’m never going to fix it, I’m going to keep it just the way it is,” Bech explained about the watch. “It’s another one of those reminders, just always keep on pressing.”
Jack Bech was drafted by the Raiders, and he was wearing his late brother's Rolex watch.
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His brother, Tiger, was wearing the watch when he was killed during an attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day.
"I'm never going to wash it, I'm never going to fix it, I'm going to keep… pic.twitter.com/u1tHb8JpUK
The TCU standout has channeled his grief into on-field excellence. During January’s Senior Bowl, Bech made the game-winning catch and earned MVP honors — a performance that helped cement his draft stock.
His selection by the Raiders follows a productive final collegiate season with the Horned Frogs, where he recorded 1,034 receiving yards on 62 catches while finding the end zone nine times.
