Carson Beck scouting report: 2026 NFL Draft projection and pro comp

Carson Beck bet on himself in 2025 and that gamble to forgo the 2025 NFL Draft and transfer from the University of Georgia to the University Miami might pay off in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Once considered one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects, Beck’s decision to return to college for a sixth year was a smart move as he helped lead the Hurricanes to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.

In a 27-21 loss, Beck completed 19 of 32 passes for 232 yards with one touchdown and one interception.  He not only kept his team in the game but had the ball in his hand with a chance to lead his team on a winning drive.  Unfortunately, Beck was intercepted on that final drive ending championship hopes and his own dream to end his college career on top.

Now Beck’s journey leads him to the NFL Draft where he is projected as an early-to-late Day 2 pick.  With his prototypical size and accuracy as a passer, the question is can he impress a team enough to take a shot at him higher in the draft than he is expected.

Carson Beck NFL Draft profile

Position: Quarterback

College: University of Miami Hurricanes

Height/Weight: 6-4, 233 lbs

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

40-yard Dash: 4.70 seconds (unofficial)

2025 Stats: 3,813 passing yards,30 TD, 12 INT, 72.4 Comp. %

Career Stats: 11,725 passing yards, 88 TD, 32 INT, 72.4 Comp %

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Strengths:

• Experience as a starter at the college football level, has a 37-6 record as a starter through his five years at the University of Georgia and one year at the University of Miami.

• At 23 years of age with six seasons of college football, Beck enters the league NFL ready as far as leadership, experience and competitiveness in playing in both the SEC and ACC.

• Was a part of two championship-winning teams while at Georgia (2021, 2022) and led te Hurricanes to National Championship game in 2025, so brings a winning attitude to whichever team he is drafted.

• Has prototypical size for a quarterback at 6-foot-4, 233 pounds and plays the game with toughness.

• Does hae prototypical arm strength.

• Has good pocket presence and accurate with underneath passes.

• His rhythm and processing under center are his strengths, ability to anticipate throws before receivers break in their routes.

• Extremely accurate with his passes as evidenced by his career 72.4 completion percentage.

• Has not wilted when playing under the spotlight, can operate as a game manager in high profile games.

Weaknesses:

• Despite the prototypical size, Beck won’t create many plays with his legs but does have the ability to scramble when he is forces out the pocket.

• Despite arm strength, deep ball talent not elite and can be inconsistent.

• While Beck has experience playing in big games, he does struggle when faced with pressure.  Can get erratic and rush throws when he needs to reset his feet.

• Passes can get flat at times leading to issues with layered throws.

• The fact that Beck was once considered a top quarterback prospect and has seen his draft stock drop in his three years as a starter is a weakness.

NFL Outlook

Beck has proven at the college level that he can be an effective starter if his offense is stacked.  In transferring from Georgia to Miami, Beck did get a shot at redemption, and he proved himself in leading the Hurricanes to the national championship vs Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers.  In the 27-21 loss, Beck went 19-for-32, with 232 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.  Beck was solid, but his deep ball inconsistency reared its head when Beck launched a deep ball into double coverage leading to a game-ceiling interception.

The loss didn’t help Beck’s draft stock, but it did show that he can perform at a high level with talent around him.  In his ability to run the pro-style offense, NFL teams will take a deep look at Beck and see him as a player who can be a game-managing type starter.  With his accuracy and quick processing ability, the ceiling for Beck is a long-term starter who will play the game with efficiency but won’t be seen as a player who can put a team on his shoulder (or arm) and win games.

What Draft analysts are saying:

NFL pro comparison:

Given his size and pocket presence, there is some likeness to Eli Manning.  In fact, if Beck has the career Manning has in the NFL, he would be considered a Day 2 steal.  The hope with Beck is he continues his redemption path and becomes the player he was when he was considered a top quarterback prospect. 

So, to not put too much pressure on Beck by comparing him to a two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback, a fairer comparison is Matt Schaub who was similar in size and like Beck, excelled with his accuracy and high-volume passing yardage during his time in the NFL.  A solid starter for the Houston Texans, Schaub was a two-time Pro Bowler who did lead the team to playoff performances.  Like Schaub, Beck will have to wait his time and opportunity, but he is use to that in waiting his turn at the University of Georgia.

Prospect Grade:

Third Round