After a standout season with the Miami Hurricanes—leading them to a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance and earning third-team All-ACC honors—Carson Beck had high hopes for the 2026 NFL Draft. But when the first two rounds came and went without his name being called, the quarterback didn't hold back his feelings.

Beck eventually landed with the Arizona Cardinals in the third round, but he made it clear he believes the teams that passed him up will pay the price. "A lot of teams are going to regret passing on me," Beck told reporters at Cardinals facilities. "I've always believed I'm QB1 in this draft, and now I get the chance to prove it with the Cardinals. Super Bowl expectations start now. Some teams are gonna wish they trusted the tape more."

It's the kind of confident statement you'd expect from a player who just helped his college team reach the national championship game. But the road to proving himself won't be easy. The Cardinals have already informed veteran Jacoby Brissett that he'll be the starter next season, leaving Beck to battle Gardner Minshew for the backup role. Still, for a player who thrives on being overlooked, this might be exactly the motivation he needs to turn heads in the NFL.