Who Is Tiger Bech, Former Princeton WR Who Died in New Orleans Attack?

Our hearts go out to Jack Bech and the entire family during this incredibly difficult time following the tragic death of Tiger Bech. Tiger, a former Princeton football player, died on Wednesday morning after sustaining injuries from a vehicle attack in New Orleans. He was just 28 years old.

Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, Tiger was a wide receiver and punt returner for the Princeton football team from 2015 to 2018. The wide receiver was also a proud member of the Cottage Club and earned an A.B. in sociology. He was not only good at football but at business as well. As soon as  he graduated, he decided to move to New York City and work as a sales representative. He worked at LiveAction for two years and then progressed to a trader role at Seaport Global Holdings LLC.

College Football Home on X confirmed Tiger’s death, tweeting, “Prayers up to the Bech family🙏.” They noted that Tiger had been a WR/PR for Princeton and highlighted his younger brother, Jack, who had an impressive season with over 1,000 receiving yards at TCU.

When and how did the tragic incident occur? The accident took place on the first day of 2025. A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. The Beck family is not the only one that has lost a family member. More than ten people lost their lives, and many others were injured. The FBI is currently investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.

Tiger loved football and during his time at Princeton, he earned second-team All-Ivy League honors as a return specialist for two consecutive seasons. In 2018, the  Louisiana native played a significant role in helping Princeton achieve the highest-scoring offense in Ivy League history and led the team to an undefeated record in the league for the first time since 1964. Over his career at Princeton, he caught 53 passes for 825 yards.

Jack Beck, a rising star at TCU Horned Frogs

Former LSU Tigers wide receiver is older brother to Tiger Beck. He has led the TCU Horned Frogs with 1,039 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. His dedication and impressive progress established him as one of the top receivers in the country for 2024.

In a touching tribute on social media, Jack expressed his love for his brother, writing, “Love you always, brother! You inspired me every day; now you get to be with me in every moment. I got this family T, don’t worry. This is for us.” It’s clear that the bond between the brothers was incredibly strong.

Talking about Jack’s football career, he is at his best at the moment. And so far he has had a remarkable college career. As a Biletnikoff semifinalist, he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft before TCU’s bowl game. Over four seasons, he accumulated 133 career receptions for 1,869 yards and 13 touchdowns. As mentioned earlier, he was at his best this season. The wide receiver became just the fifth player in TCU history to record a 1,000-yard receiving season, showcasing his talent on the field.

His achievements do not stop there. Jack had some standout performances this year, including a career-best game where he recorded 200 yards on nine catches against UCF. He also had a memorable game against Kansas, totaling ten receptions for 131 yards and two touchdowns. As we remember Tiger Bech, we are sure the country will never forget Tiger’s contribution to the world of football.