Draft Profile: Bio

Carson Beck's journey to becoming Georgia's starting quarterback began in Jacksonville, Florida, where he made a name for himself at Mandarin High School. In 2018, Beck led the Mustangs to their first-ever state title, capturing Florida's Mr. Football honors along the way. His impressive senior campaign saw him complete 209 of 356 attempts for 3,546 passing yards and 39 touchdowns, earning him a spot on the 2018 MaxPreps Junior All-American 2nd Team offense.

Rated as a four-star prospect by major recruiting services, Beck arrived at the University of Georgia in January 2020 with considerable fanfare. However, his path to starting quarterback was not immediate. He redshirted his first year, sitting behind JT Daniels and Stetson Bennett. In 2021 and 2022, Beck saw limited action, primarily in backup roles, completing 36 of 58 passes for 486 yards and 6 touchdowns across those two seasons.

Beck's patience paid off in 2023 when he finally took the reins of the Bulldogs' offense. His debut as a full-time starter was impressive, completing 302 of 417 attempts (72.4%) for 3,941 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. This performance earned him Second Team All-SEC honors and a spot as a finalist for the Manning Award. Beck's arm led Georgia to an undefeated regular season, though they fell short against Alabama in the SEC Championship game. He capped off the year with a strong showing in the Orange Bowl victory over Florida State, completing 13 of 18 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns.

Entering the 2024 season, expectations for Beck were sky-high. He started the season strong, throwing for 680 yards, 7 touchdowns, and no interceptions in the early games. As the season progressed, Beck continued to showcase his talents, though his development didn't quite match the lofty preseason projections.