2026 NFL Prospect Profile: Mami (FL)’s Quarterback Carson Beck

Carson Beck made the bold move of transferring from SEC powerhouse Georgia in the offseason to play for the resurgent Miami Hurricanes. Beck seized the opportunity to play for a pro-style offense and show off his skills for NFL scouts by making the switch. Beck did well at Georgia but decided to follow in the footsteps of Cam Ward, who had left to prove himself in Miami last year and in doing so, earned himself the first overall pick in the 2025 draft. 

Beck has all the intangibles. He stands at 6-foot-4, and tips the scales at 220 pounds, clearly possessing the prototypical size for an NFL signal caller. His time in Athens and now with the Hurricanes will show NFL scouts that he has extensive college experience. And one thing is for sure—Beck is a natural leader whose teammates will rally to in good times and bad. 

And don’t forget that in 2024, he threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns before injuring his elbow. The question is, will he have another season like that in a Canes uniform and show the NFL that he’s fully rehabbed from surgery? 

Strengths

NFL Scouts sing Beck’s praises for his throwing mechanics and consistent delivery. He’s poised in the pocket and in the huddle, and has possibly the quickest release in this class of quarterbacks. His mechanics are pro-ready, from footwork to pocket presence to arm angles. He protects the ball well and is accurate enough to place the ball in tight windows at all levels of the field. 

But what impresses scouts the most is Beck’s high football IQ and understanding of the game. He reads defenses well and is an outspoken leader in the huddle and locker room. He will test well at the NFL Combine and in individual team meetings. 

Weaknesses

Beck isn’t the most fleet of foot, which will limit his dual-threat abilities at the next level. He’s a pocket passer at his core, and that’s not a knock on him. He will also need to show teams that he can perform better under pressure, as his stats dip when he’s on the run or under duress in the pocket. That’s a fixable trait and will come with coaching and time. 

Lastly, teams will want to see Beck hit more deep passes this year. In part, this is a scheme thing and Miami’s offense should allow Beck to throw deep more than his previous stop at Georgia. 

Conclusion 

Beck’s previous assessments are all over the board. Some have him coming off the board in the first round, while others have him picked in round two or even round three. Another consistent year in college and more time under a pro-friendly system like the Hurricanes should help him if he continues to improve. Draft Nation sees Beck currently as an early day two choice, but a strong season may see him creep into the back end of the first round.