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Carson Beck’s Miami Turnaround Sets Up CFP Quarterfinal as NFL Outlook Shifts

UCL surgery at Georgia led him to transfer to Miami, reframing how teams evaluate him.

Overview

  • Beck led Miami to its first College Football Playoff berth and a 10-3 road win over Texas A&M on December 20, setting a New Year’s Eve Cotton Bowl matchup with Ohio State.
  • In 2025 at Miami, he completed 263 of 353 passes (74.7%) for 3,072 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as the Hurricanes fielded one of the ACC’s top scoring and passing attacks.
  • He suffered a season-ending elbow injury in the 2024 SEC title game at Georgia and underwent UCL surgery, then entered the transfer portal on January 9 and committed to Miami on January 10.
  • Recent projections reflect a wide range for his draft stock, with a USA Today mock cited by Heavy slotting him to the Steelers in the third round and other assessments spanning from fourth round to potential late first-round consideration.
  • His national profile has expanded with reported seven-figure NIL earnings, including an On3-cited package exceeding $3 million and deals with brands such as Chipotle, EA Sports, Powerade, and Beats by Dre.