The 2025 season was the best in the history of the Miami Hurricanes, finishing with 13 wins and just three losses. The only problem was that final loss came on the sport’s biggest stage — the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Making their return to the title game for the first time in 23 years, Miami fell 27-21 to the Indiana Hoosiers in a thriller. In the end, the Hurricanes simply made too many mistakes against a team that spent the entire season playing nearly mistake-free football.
From failing to score in the first half to missing a field goal and allowing a blocked punt to be returned for a touchdown, it all added up — especially when quarterback Carson Beck threw the game-sealing interception.
After crossing midfield into Indiana territory with under a minute remaining, Beck launched a deep ball intended for wide receiver Keelan Marion. Instead, it was intercepted by Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe.
Unfortunately for Beck, it marked the final play of his college football career. After spending five seasons at the Georgia Bulldogs and one at Miami, the 23-year-old has exhausted his eligibility and will now turn his attention to the NFL.
Where Will Carson Beck Land in the NFL?
Following his first season as Georgia’s starter in 2023, Beck was widely projected as a first-round pick. But an inconsistent 2024 campaign, combined with an arm injury, derailed those expectations.
The good news for Beck is that the 2026 NFL quarterback class is considered thin on top-end talent.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. currently has Beck ranked as the No. 5 quarterback in the class, behind Drew Allar, Trinidad Chambliss, Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza. That ranking could rise if Chambliss is able to return to Ole Miss for the 2026 season.
Even so, teams with quarterback needs are expected to take a chance on Beck, who helped revive his draft stock during Miami’s deep postseason run. According to Hard Rock Bet, five teams currently stand out as potential landing spots: the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay believes the Rams represent the best possible fit, particularly with Matthew Stafford continuing to flirt with retirement.
“The 23-year-old could be ready to compete for the starting job as early as his rookie season,” Kay wrote.
“He has a wealth of experience stemming from a decorated collegiate career that saw him spend five seasons at Georgia — including two as the starter — before finishing it out with a romp through the CFP bracket at Miami.
“While his upside is limited compared to some of the other elite prospects in the class, Beck could be a strong game manager for a Rams team that can find ways to win with a powerful running game and strong defense.”
Worst-Case Scenario for Carson Beck
Kay also didn’t hesitate to identify the worst possible landing spot for Beck: the Cleveland Browns — a franchise with a long history of quarterback instability.
In 2025 alone, Cleveland started three different quarterbacks, rotating between veteran Joe Flacco and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
“Introducing Beck into the equation would put unnecessary pressure on Sanders while also limiting the Miami product’s own chances of getting on the field,” Kay wrote.
“Given Beck is one of the older prospects in the class following six years of collegiate football, he’s also not the type of pick a team should be making if they don’t plan to provide an opportunity to see meaningful action early in his career.”
As the draft process unfolds, Beck may end up being one of the more fascinating quarterback evaluations in the entire 2026 NFL Draft.
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