Missouri State

2019
Earned playing time in 7 games his sophomore campaign ... Recorded a solo tackle at Tulane (9/14/19) ... Brought down one ball carrier in home opener against Kennesaw State (9/21/19) ... Was also in on an assisted tackle at No. 7 Illinois State (11/16/19).

2018
Was a significant contributor as a redshirt freshman, earning 7 starts at defensive tackle ... Led all MSU freshmen with 23 total tackles, including 1.5 for loss ... Recorded 3 total tackles in 5 different games, including 3 solos and a QB hurry vs. Western Illinois (10/20/18) ... Was in on 2 solo tackles, 3 total stops and a TFL in road win at Indiana State (10/13/18) ... Recorded a pair of solo tackles and one for loss at UNI (11/17/18) ... Also brought down 3 ball carriers in win over Northern Arizona (9/15/18), at South Dakota (10/6/18), and at North Dakota State (11/10/18) ... Brought down 4 ball carriers in the MSU Maroon and White Spring Game (4/19/18).

2017
Redshirted his first season at Missouri State.

High School
A dominant two-way athlete, Becton starred on both the offensive and defensive lines for Hazelwood Central High School in suburban St. Louis, earning first-team Missouri Class 6 All-State recognition from both the media and coaches as a senior ... Was a two-time all-conference honoree for coach Van Vanatta ... Helped the Hawks to an 11-1 season and a state quarterfinal appearance in 2016 before blossoming in his final prep season, when he was named the Suburban XII North Conference Lineman of the Year ... Was part of four conference championship teams in his prep career and was second-team all-conference as a junior ... Was also a shot and discus thrower on the track team.

Personal
Edward Roosevelt Becton was born 6/22/99 in St. Louis, Mo. ... Son of Edward and Bertharee Becton of Florissant, Mo. ... Has three brothers -- Christopher, Anthony and Matthew -- and two sisters -- Jeanell and La’Shonda ... Undecided on college major.