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Carson Beck

Carson Raine Beck is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Carson Raine Beck is an American professional football quarterback. He currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).

What it is

Carson Beck is a quarterback who played college football at Georgia and Miami. He was part of Georgia's national championship teams in 2021 and 2022 as a backup, then became the starter for the Bulldogs in 2023 and 2024. He transferred to Miami for the 2025 season, where he led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Why it matters

Beck's career shows a rare path from backup on a dynasty team to a starting role at a new school, culminating in a national championship game appearance. His success at Miami boosted his draft stock, leading to a third-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Key details

Beck was drafted 65th overall by the Arizona Cardinals. In 2025 at Miami, he completed 338 of 467 passes for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns, with two rushing touchdowns. He is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and attended Mandarin High School.

In short

  • Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft (3rd round, 65th overall).
  • Won two national championships at Georgia as a backup quarterback (2021, 2022).
  • Transferred to Miami for the 2025 season and led the Hurricanes to the national championship game.
  • Passed for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns in his final college season.

Quick questions

Who is Carson Beck?
Carson Beck is an American football quarterback who played college football at Georgia and Miami and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2026.
What team does Carson Beck play for?
As of his NFL debut period, Beck is with the Arizona Cardinals.
Did Carson Beck win a national championship in college?
Yes. He was part of Georgia's national championship teams in 2021 and 2022 as a backup quarterback.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Beck
    Supports: Full name, birth date, college career summary, 2026 draft selection, and current NFL team.
  2. Arizona Cardinals — https://www.azcardinals.com/team/players-roster/carson-beck/
    Supports: Draft selection, college background, games started, and 2025 Miami season statistics.
  3. Miami Hurricanes — https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/carson-beck/
    Supports: Hometown, high school, transfer from Georgia, college seasons, and Georgia starting record/statistics.
  4. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/carson-beck/
    Supports: NFL roster status, height, weight, age, college, hometown, and draft information.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4430841/carson-beck
    Supports: Position, team, height/weight, birth date, college, draft round and pick.