Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith<\/a> (2008-2014) has been a part of draft classes that have spotted talented players like this in later rounds. However, he also knows quarterback talent, selecting former NFL MVP Matt Ryan in the 08′ Class. <\/p>\n Dec 21, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith smiles during the third quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images | Chuck Cook-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Smith likes what he sees from Beck, highlighting his winning resume as a key stat teams shouldn’t gloss over.<\/p>\n “The other guy that\u2019s very interesting, especially when you talk about resumes, is Carson Beck,” Smith said.<\/a> “He\u2019s always been on winning teams, and he might be the most accomplished quarterback in this draft.<\/p>\n “Even though he wasn\u2019t the starter, he\u2019s got two national championship wins. At Georgia, he started 27 games and only lost three of them. He threw for almost 8,000 yards and had 58 passing touchdowns to 20 interceptions.After transferring to Miami in 2025, he led them to the national championship game. So, his numbers are fantastic, and he has big-game experience. He knows what it takes.”<\/p>\n Smith continues by highlighting why many could focus on a talent like Beck. He had all the makings of a good pro quarterback if the right fit is there.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s got the size you want in a quarterback at 6-foot-5,” Smith said. “Some people are knocking him by saying he\u2019s just a game manager. But even if that\u2019s the case, he\u2019s a game manager with tons of high-level experience. He may be more talented than what a lot of people give him credit for. When you\u2019re at the University of Georgia with the roster they had, it\u2019s easy to get overshadowed because they were stacked.<\/p>\n “Beck has done a great job everywhere he has been. Usually, if you win in college, then get to go to a good organization with a good structure, you have a good chance to be successful.”<\/p>\n Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) scrambles with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n All of that adds up to a first-round talent in Smith’s eyes. He believes that Beck will shock everyone in the years to come and have an outstanding pro career.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m a little miffed that he\u2019s not being touted as a first-round pick,” Smith said. “People are saying he will be a high-end backup or a low-end starter, but I think they might be missing the boat on this. With his size and what he\u2019s done in college, I think he\u2019s a guy who could have a great NFL career.”<\/p>\n Follow all social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Miami Hurricanes-related:\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Youtube<\/a>,and\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>.Read More Miami Hurricanes News:![\"Dec](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpqw5hsc4cmxh7rabf.jpg\" "\\"Dec")
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