The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching as the annual league meetings conclude in Phoenix, Arizona. Teams are now finalizing their draft boards and completing their due diligence.

One key part of that process is the Top-30 visits each team conducts with various prospects. While these players aren’t necessarily ranked in a team’s top 30, the visits often signal which prospects teams are seriously considering.

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One position that always draws intense scrutiny is quarterback. After Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, the race for QB3 in this class remains wide open.

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However, one name has recently started to gain surprising momentum: Carson Beck, the former Georgia Bulldog and Miami Hurricane quarterback.

Beck has logged three known or reported Top-30 visits, meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins visit qualifies as a local visit, meaning it does not count against their Top-30 limit. The other two meetings, however, carry more weight, as neither team is local.

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Notably, both teams appear to have long-term answers at quarterback. Meanwhile, despite signing Malik Willis, reports indicate the Dolphins may still be evaluating contingency plans.

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That context makes Beck’s visits even more intriguing. He entered the 2025 season as a potential Heisman favorite and, before suffering a UCL injury in 2024, was projected as a strong first-round candidate for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Beck’s up-and-down season at Miami revealed flashes of a mature, experienced passer capable of processing at the next level. However, his arm strength noticeably declined as the season progressed.

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The drop-off wasn’t as dramatic as late-career versions of Ben Roethlisberger or Peyton Manning, but Beck’s medical outlook remains a significant concern.

So, can you rule Beck out in the first round? Possibly, but history suggests caution.

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Consider Tyler Shough, who entered the draft process as a projected Day 3 pick before surging late into second-round consideration, even generating some first-round buzz. Like Beck, Shough carried notable injury concerns but still offered clear passing talent.

As things stand today, Beck likely falls short of first-round status.

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But with two to three weeks remaining, could that change? Could Beck emerge as a dark-horse Day 1 or Day 2 selection?

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