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United States Anthony Becht is a former NFL tight end who has transitioned into a multifaceted career as a football coach, broadcaster, and analyst, bringing extensive sports knowledge to various platforms.
Anthony Becht has been bringing his charm and industry prowess to the HSN NFL Fanshop as it's Co-Host for almost 8 years.
Anthony Becht is a former NFL Football Player who is now an ESPN Broadcaster, radio and talk show host, motivational speaker, brand ambassador, and full time ... (Joined ESPN in 2013 as a college football analyst and also hosts pre and post-game shows)
Under Armour became a Founding Corporate Partner of the XFL. (Anthony Becht is Head Coach of an XFL team)
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Anthony Becht worked as an Analyst for some Sunday night Football games on Westwood One in 2021.
Anthony G. Becht was born on August 8, 1977, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He attended Monsignor Bonner High School, where he excelled in football, recording 47 receptions for 693 yards as a senior and earning all-city, all-Catholic conference, and all-county selections. He then accepted a football scholarship to West Virginia University, where he played as a tight end. During his college career from 1995 to 1999, Becht became a standout player for the West Virginia Mountaineers, ranking second among tight ends in school history with 83 catches for 1,173 yards and 10 touchdowns. He earned second-team All-Big East honors in both 1998 and 1999, was named team captain and MVP in 1999, and received an honorable mention All-American selection as a senior. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Becht was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, appearing in 161 consecutive games from 2000 to 2010. During his five seasons with the Jets (2000-2004), he accumulated 133 receptions for 1,146 yards and 17 touchdowns. His most productive year with the Jets was in 2003, where he achieved career highs with 40 receptions for 356 yards and four touchdowns. Following his time with the Jets, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005-2007), St. Louis Rams (2008), Arizona Cardinals (2009), and Kansas City Chiefs (2011). Throughout his NFL career, he started 140 of 176 games, recording a total of 199 receptions for 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns.
After retiring from playing, Becht embarked on a career in coaching and broadcasting. He joined ESPN as a college football analyst in 2013 and became a co-host for the “Football Fan Shop” on the Home Shopping Network. His coaching experience includes serving as the tight ends coach for the San Diego Fleet in the Alliance of American Football in 2019. In 2022, he was appointed head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL (now UFL), leading them to a 7-3 record in his rookie season in 2023. He repeated this record in 2024, guiding the Battlehawks to the XFL Conference Championship game. Additionally, Becht works as a color commentator for the New York Jets, a role that complements his UFL coaching schedule. He was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in college football.
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