Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who quickly became the top overall prospect in 247Sports Transfer Rankingscommitted to Miami through social media Friday afternoon. Beck’s decision comes less than 24 hours after he entered the transfer portal.
Although he attracted interest from other programs, Beck quickly became linked to the Hurricanes, who will replace starting quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward. Beck, who has a 24-3 record as a starter, threw for 3,485 yards (fourth in the SEC) and 28 touchdowns (second in the SEC) in 13 games this season.
Returning to college makes developmental and financial sense for Beck. Although he was viewed as a potential first-round draft pick, his 2024 season left much to be desired (just like Georgia’s). Beck threw 12 interceptions (tied for the most with LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier in the SEC) and suffered a right elbow injury that will keep him out for early 2025. Those setbacks, together, put a damper on his draft stock. According to CBS Sports, he’s outside the top 50 draft picks, and it’s possible he falls to Day 3.
Note that Beck never signed a standard representation agreement with an NFL agent, which would allow him to return to school and repair his once sky-high draft stock. Although the 2026 NFL Draft pool looks potentially much more competitive with Arch Manning in the pool.
Miami has been aggressively pursuing quarterbacks behind the scenes since the postseason began. multiple sources tell Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. That interest increased after potential 2025 starter Emory Williams struggled in a 5-of-14, 26-yard, one-interception performance. Relieving Ward during halftime of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Beck represents a best-case scenario for the Hurricanes. He is a high caliber transfer, just like Cam Ward, and he has already produced on the biggest stages. The ceiling in Miami remains high.