In one of the most unexpected moves of the college football offseason, former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck opted to leave Athens not for the NFL, but for another high-profile college program.
Beck, who started two seasons for the Bulldogs, originally declared for the NFL draft after Georgia’s 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
However, following season-ending elbow surgery to repair a torn UCL in his throwing arm, the veteran quarterback reversed course.
Roughly two weeks after his draft declaration, Beck entered the transfer portal and quickly committed to the Miami Hurricanes.
His decision reportedly came with significant financial incentives…
But the move comes with uncertainty. Beck was sidelined for all of spring practice due to his injury – an absence some believe could have major implications for his performance in 2025.
“How quick is Carson Beck is really my first question in this thing,” On3’s J.D. PicKell said. “Because he’s missing all of spring practice. Now, I care more about him missing spring practice than the average quarterback because Carson Beck is going to be in a completely new system under (offensive coordinator) Shannon Dawson.”
While PicKell emphasized that Beck’s physical tools are not in doubt, he expressed concern about how quickly the quarterback will be able to grasp Miami’s offensive scheme after missing such critical development time.
He compared the situation to last year’s Miami starter, Cam Ward, who had a standout spring and ultimately became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Tennessee Titans.
Despite those concerns, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal has remained confident in his new quarterback’s timeline.
“I think it’s great what he’s gone through because in the end we will get the best version of Carson,” Cristobal said.
Over a month ago, Cristobal hinted at Beck’s impending return, mentioning that the quarterback was expected to be fully cleared in time for upcoming player-led practices – allowing him to get approximately 16 sessions under his belt before fall camp begins.
Beck’s Miami debut is set for August 31, when the Hurricanes take on Notre Dame in a high-stakes season opener under the lights at 7:30 p.m. ET.
For now, all eyes are on Beck – not just for how he recovers from injury, but how quickly he can lead a new team in a new system with national expectations looming.
What are your realistic expectations for Beck? … Can he lead the Hurricanes on a deep playoff run???
