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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).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Carson Raine Beck is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and Miami, winning two national championships as a backup at Georgia before starting for Miami in 2025 and leading the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Early life and high school

Beck is from Jacksonville, Florida, and attended Mandarin High School. He emerged as a highly regarded quarterback prospect before signing with Georgia.

College career

Beck redshirted in 2020, served as a backup during Georgia's 2021 and 2022 championship seasons, and became the Bulldogs' starting quarterback in 2023 and 2024. He transferred to Miami for his final college season in 2025.

Miami season

In 2025, Beck started for Miami and posted strong passing numbers while leading the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Professional career

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Beck in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, making him a rookie quarterback in the NFL.

Key facts

  • Carson Beck was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • He played college football at Georgia (2020–2024) and Miami (2025).
  • Beck was part of Georgia's national championship teams in 2021 and 2022 as a backup.
  • As Georgia's starter in 2023 and 2024, he helped the team achieve major postseason success.
  • In 2025 at Miami, he threw for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading the Hurricanes to the national championship game.

Frequently asked 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.
Where did Carson Beck play college football?
He played at the University of Georgia and the University of Miami.
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.
What were Carson Beck's 2025 Miami stats?
He completed 338 of 467 passes for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns, with two rushing touchdowns.

References

  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.