As the College Football Playoff marches on, Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes are headed to the national championship, where they will face the unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers led by consensus No. 1 quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza.

Throughout his first season in Coral Gables, Beck has shown a strong command of Miami’s offense, guiding the Hurricanes to a title game appearance while rarely appearing in national NFL draft conversations.

That lack of buzz may not reflect his play. As April approaches, Beck is quietly making a case as a potential under-the-radar option for a quarterback-needy team.

Could he be an option for the New York Jets?

Who is Carson Beck?

Attending Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Beck was a multi-sport star in high school. As a sophomore, he committed to play baseball at the University of Florida before deciding to pursue football and committing to Alabama. However, he flipped his commitment to a different SEC powerhouse: the University of Georgia.

During his first three seasons in Athens (2020-2022), Beck served as a backup behind Stetson Bennett. After Bennett turned pro, though, the Jacksonville native was thrust into a starting role, and he dominated.

In his first year as a starter, Beck led Georgia to a 12-1 record, finishing the season with a stellar 72.4% completion rate while throwing for 3,941 passing yards and 24 touchdowns against six interceptions.

Fast forward to 2024, and Beck continued to light it up for the Bulldogs, looking every bit like a top quarterback prospect in the upcoming draft—only to get hit with a significant injury. In the 2024 SEC Championship game against Texas, he suffered a serious UCL injury in his elbow.

In December 2024, Beck underwent surgery on his right elbow. Despite that, he initially declared for the 2025 NFL draft before deciding to enter the transfer portal and take his talents to Miami.

Leading Miami to a national championship appearance, Beck has completed 73.3% of his passing attempts this season for 3,581 yards and 29 touchdowns against 11 interceptions, while leading the Hurricanes to a 13-2 regular season record.

Pros

Similar to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, Beck’s arm talent stands out. His ability to drive the football to all levels of the field is considered elite, a trait that should translate well as he is widely expected to declare for the NFL draft in April.

The arm strength is paired with deep accuracy. Beck has completed 44% of his passes on throws of 20 or more yards, ranking 14th among 80 qualified quarterbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

Beyond the raw tools, Beck shows a sharp mental game as a quick processor.

Cons

There are, however, legitimate concerns with Beck’s profile. His mobility is below average, and while he is a naturally quick processor, his effectiveness drops when the pocket breaks down, and chaos ensues.

Creating off-script remains a question mark for the 23-year-old quarterback, as his best work still comes when he can operate on schedule within structure rather than when forced to improvise.

Is Beck an option for the Jets?

Beck’s profile comes with clear flaws, and that’s what ultimately keeps him from being a primary target for the Jets or any team. His limited mobility, inconsistent pocket awareness under pressure, and difficulty creating off-script are legitimate concerns.

Despite that, why completely dismiss him? If the Jets’ initial quarterback plans fall apart and they find themselves still searching on night two, Beck is the type of prospect who could enter the conversation. His arm talent, winning experience, and ability to operate within structure give him a baseline that some teams value when searching for a signal-caller after the first round.

New York Jets fans should keep Beck’s name in mind as the draft approaches, especially if Oregon’s Dante Moore doesn’t declare.