Jack Bech Honors Late Brother at Senior Bowl with Emotional Tattoos

MOBILE, Ala. — TCU wide receiver Jack Bech is turning heads at the 2025 Senior Bowl, not just for his on-field performance but for the emotional tribute he carries on his body. Bech, who lost his brother, Tiger Bech, in the New Orleans mass truck attack on New Year’s Day, has dedicated his week in Mobile to honoring his late sibling.

“My brother, if he could tell me one thing, it would be to get my ass ready, to keep on going, to keep pushing,” Bech said. “It’s just given me that extra motivation to come out here and chase greatness each day in his name and continue to live his legacy.”

Bech’s new tattoos, prominently displayed on his left side, include Roman numerals marking Tiger’s birth and death dates and the phrase “7 to Heaven,” a reference to Tiger’s football number at Princeton. “It’s only on the left side of my body, because he was my other half,” Bech explained. “It’s just something for me to be able to know and show he’s always going to be with me forever in every second of every moment.”

Every player at the Senior Bowl is wearing a helmet decal to honor Tiger, and Bech was given permission to wear No. 7, his brother’s number, for the week. “The love and support that Mr. Jim Nagy has given me and my family, giving me No. 7, to let me do all these things, it’s really been special,” Bech said.

On the field, Bech has been a standout, showcasing his route-running and downfield catching ability. His performance has drawn praise from coaches, including New York Giants running backs coach Joel Thomas. “I think he’s awesome,” Thomas said. “He’s tough, he’s got personality, he checks all those things that are off the field. Whoever gets a hold of him, they have a positive player and somebody that can help his team overall.”

Bech’s journey to the Senior Bowl has been marked by resilience. A Lafayette native, he transferred from LSU to TCU, where he became a key player. Now, he’s using football as a way to channel his grief. “I can get on this field and let my emotions run,” Bech said. “Everything that has been built up inside of me, I can just let it loose out there on that field. I can be me.”

As Bech prepares for the NFL draft, he carries not only his brother’s memory but also the hope of inspiring others. “I do it all in my brother’s name, my family’s name, that’s who I do it for,” he said.