Charlie Becker news
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The gist
Indiana WR Charlie Becker caught four passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns in a 52-16 win over North Texas.
He's a top-10 2027 NFL Draft projection and key piece of the No.
Background
Indiana is coming off its first Big Ten title and first national championship, but lost Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza to the NFL. Becker, a 6-foot-4 receiver who led the Big Ten at 20.0 yards per catch last season, is a key returning piece for a team ranked No. 5. He has drawn attention for his play, his leadership role, and a foundation he started that donates $1,000 to ALS research for every touchdown he scores.
How it unfolded
- 2025 seasonBecker started eight of Indiana's 16 games, catching 34 passes for 679 yards and four touchdowns; his 20.0 yards per catch led the Big Ten.
- Dec 6, 2025In a 13-10 Big Ten championship win over Ohio State, Becker had six catches for 126 yards, including a late back-shoulder fade catch to seal the game.
- Sep 5, 2026Indiana beat North Texas 52-16; Becker had four catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns (9 and 35 yards).
- Sep 9, 2026Becker appeared on the Under the Hood podcast with host Rhett Lewis.
- Sep 10, 2026Sports Spectrum published a story on Becker stepping into a leadership role; Becker also appeared on Under the Hood to preview the Howard game.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Several NFL Draft projections have Becker being selected in the top 10 of the 2027 draft.
- Player
- Becker said on contested catches it's 'either my ball or nobody's' and he plans to come down with it 100 percent of the time.
- Caution
- A reporter noted his no-drop streak, and Becker's response was short and not so sweet.
Still unverified
Becker has not dropped a ball in his college career, per one report.