The next 2026 NFL draft prospect to check in on the New York Jets draft prospect fit big board series is one that has been ballyhooed for quite some time.
It’s one of the more well-known players in college football over the past five seasons, and a man who led his team to the national championship game this past season, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck.
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Carson Beck measureables and stats
General big board rank: No. 121
2026 Combine results:
Height – 6-foot-5
Weight – 233 pounds
Arm – 30.625 inches
Wingspan – 77.125 inches
Hand – 10’ inches
40-yard dash – N/A
10-yard split – N/A
Vertical – N/A
Broad jump – N/A
2025 Statistical Overview:
Completions – 338
Passing Yards – 3.813
Touchdowns – 30
Interceptions – 12
Completion Percentage – 75%
Yards/Attempt – 8.7
Yards/Game – 238.5
Positives
Throughout his five collegiate years, Carson Beck has shown that he is a quality quarterback.
A prototypical pocket QB, Beck stands 6-foot-5-inches tall with a wiry yet muscular build. His large hands allow him to be able to grip a ball well. Beck has quality fundamental mechanics for the position, a plus arm with a very fast, compact release, and good arm elasticity.
Beck can throw football from basically anywhere he will be asked to in the NFL — from above the numbers, near hash, far hash, far sideline, etc. He throws well with touch and anticipation when asked to fit one into a tougher window.
Throughout his collegiate career, he has been very efficient in the red zone, and his consistency with the deep ball has been a theme. He’s a gamer who has stayed relatively healthy, appearing in 55 games with 40 of those as the starter.
A leader on and off the field, Beck was named team captain at both of his stops, the University of Miami and the University of Georgia.
Negatives
Beck is an average-at-best athlete.
There is no denying that he is a pure pocket passer with little lower-body flexibility and offers almost nothing making plays off-platform. His production drops off significantly if he’s taken out of the pocket, as he relies on the scheme he plays in and the offensive line to aid his production.
Beck has improved his pocket awareness over the years, as evidenced by a much better sack-to-pressure ratio. He still struggles with his pocket presence, coming off as rushed or chaotic if things start to break down.
Although Beck can diagnose defensive personnel before the snap, he often struggles with his reads and adapting them during play, as he tends to lock onto his first read.
His aggressive decision-making in 2025 led to a significant increase in both turnover-worthy plays and interceptions (12 turnover-worthy throws and 12 interceptions). The ‘hero ball’ style of play needs to be coached out of him and replaced with more situational discipline.
Carson Beck (Miami)
2025:
3,813 YDS | 30 TDs | 12 INT | QBR 81.8
Traits:
• Quick release and pocket poise
• Works through progressions efficiently
• High football IQ with surgical accuracy
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Fit
Originally considered the possible QB1 in the 2024 NFL draft, he is now a borderline prospect with questions about his true potential, athleticism, and upside. However, his abilities as a player are undeniable.
With the right system, coaching, and development, he has the potential to be a decent starter in the NFL someday. If history repeats itself, Beck’s makeup and physical traits will align with what Frank Reich wants in his QB room.
Carson Beck is not a guy that you want to hand the keys to the castle to. Even at 24, with 40 starts under his belt, there is still room for development. If you can keep Beck playing in structure and timing, he has the chops to win some games.
At worst, you have a young long-term backup QB/spot starter on your hands, which is never a bad thing when taken in the fifth round or later.