Where will Carson Beck be drafted? What scouting reports say about 2026 NFL Draft chances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Carson Beck spent the past three seasons as one of the most prominent faces in college football, and now the quarterback enters a new phase of his career.

Beck is one of many big names at the quarterback position hoping to hear their name called high in the draft, potentially even as the second quarterback off the board. The former Georgia and Miami quarterback helped the Hurricanes make a deep run in the College Football Playoff, giving him the chance to get more reps in pressure situations.

Throughout the draft process, Beck hasn't been in the conversation to be taken in the first round. Instead, his range during the draft is fairly wide, beginning with the second and third rounds on Friday night.

Here's a look at where Beck could be taken during the draft.

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Carson Beck enters the NFL Draft as one of the more experienced quarterbacks available, having spent six years in college, including three years as a starter at Georgia and Miami. However, experience doesn't mean guaranteed success in the NFL, which is why Beck is not expected to go in the first few rounds.

Instead, Beck should have a chance to be a backup-caliber quarterback in the NFL, with the possibility that he can develop into a spot starter. Beck will turn 24 years old during his rookie season, making him one of the older players in the draft. In his time as a college starter, Beck was a more traditional pocket passer who was at his best with precise accuracy, as he had a 72.4% completion percentage in two of the last three years. That included Beck improving his touchdown total each year, reaching 30 in his final season at Miami.

Still, Beck had his share of turnover issues, as he produced 12 interceptions in back-to-back seasons in 2024 and 2025. For Beck to succeed in the NFL, he will have to protect the football, since he doesn't have the traits to get away with being a gunslinger type.

Here's a look at how some of the top NFL Draft analysts evaluated Beck.

Beck has NFL-caliber size and a lot of experience playing in high-leverage games. He recovered from 2024 UCL surgery on his throwing elbow, but he appeared to lose some drive velocity on deep balls and move throws. He works through progressions at a good pace and can throw with anticipation, but he loses track of safeties, throwing into hazardous spots. Beck’s decision-making showed more maturity in his final college season, but pressure can pull him back into old habits. He spins a catchable ball with a compact release, but spotty accuracy leads to pass breakups and a lower conversion rate on tight-window throws. Beck projects as a good backup with the potential to earn a starting job down the road, but he must continue developing game-managing instincts.

Beck will be drafted as an early-career backup with future NFL starting potential.  Betting on the latter is rich for my blood. I see some shades of Tanner McKee (Eagles) and Aiden O’Connell (Raiders) in Beck’s game. I could see him having a similar career as a high-end backup who can win games when called on.

Beck is a cerebral pocket passer who can lead drives when the offense stays in rhythm, but he isn’t a proven second-reaction quarterback when things don’t go according to plan. He projects as an NFL backup and potential spot starter.

And this is where mock drafts currently have Beck getting taken:

The Athletic: Round 4, Pick 137 (Philadelphia Eagles)