Carson Beck was once seen as a contender for the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft while at Georgia, but a rocky 2024 season temporarily derailed his plans.
After ending the year with damaged stock and a major elbow injury, Beck chose to continue his college career at Miami and try to rebuild his NFL value.
While Beck wasn't perfect in the regular season, his strong College Football Playoff run with the Hurricanes combined with a thin crop of quarterbacks could have NFL teams interested in the former Georgia starter earlier than some might expect.
Here's what you need to know about Beck's NFL outlook ahead of April's draft.
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Carson Beck NFL Draft projection
Quarterback desperation could change the outlook for a few players at the position in April's draft, but Beck currently doesn't project as a first-round pick.
Beck ranks No. 99 on the NFL Mock Draft Database's consensus big board, which includes big boards from various outlets. That would place him in the late third-round to early fourth-round range, and it leaves Beck as the No. 6 quarterback in his class.
Before Dante Moore decided against entering the draft, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. Recently said Beck "could be in that fourth, fifth quarterback spot" and called the Miami quarterback a "late day two, early day three," which he says corresponds with a projected career backup.
That isn't the assessment Beck might want to hear, but he could benefit from a thin quarterback class and a strong final impression in the playoff.
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Carson Beck strengths
Beck has ideal size for an NFL quarterback at 6-4, and he doesn't hold onto the ball too long. The ability to process a defense quickly and make a throw is more often seen in veteran quarterbacks, so Beck shouldn't have as difficult of a time transitioning to the next level.
Beck's accuracy has been a strength in his college career, as he is completing nearly 70 percent of passes between his time at Georgia and Miami.
Carson Beck weaknesses
While Beck has the requisite size to be an NFL quarterback, he isn't very mobile or athletic at a time when mobility is so critical for quarterbacks at the next level. Beck's arm strength is good enough but not elite, and he has had trouble avoiding turnovers or turnover-worthy plays at times in college.
Beck's age could also be a concern for teams, as he will turn 24 next season and doesn't offer as much upside as younger prospects, but the early success of New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough, who turned 26 during his rookie season, could force teams to think differently.
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Carson Beck college stats
| Season | School | Comp. Rate | Yards | TD | INT |
| 2021 | Georgia | 43.5% | 176 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | Georgia | 74.3% | 310 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | Georgia | 72.4% | 3,941 | 24 | 6 |
| 2024 | Georgia | 64.7% | 3,485 | 28 | 12 |
| 2025 | Miami | 73.3% | 3,581 | 29 | 11 |
| Career | 69.7% | 11,493 | 87 | 31 |
Beck joined Georgia in 2020 but didn't see the field as a true freshman and didn't start until 2023, when he still had three years of eligibility remaining thanks to a redshirt year and the NCAA's COVID-19 year.
After impressing in 2023, Beck battled some turnover troubles in 2024 and saw his season end on an elbow injury in the SEC championship game. He passed on the NFL Draft and transferred to Miami in 2025, a decision that took him all the way to the national championship game.
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How old is Carson Beck?
Beck turned 23 in November and will still be 23 at the time of the NFL Draft.