Fact Check: Did Carson Beck announce for the NFL Draft?

Carson Beck spent the first four seasons of his collegiate football career with the Georgia Bulldogs. The quarterback was a part of two national championship-winning teams as a backup and led the Bulldogs to numerous regular-season wins as a starter.

However, after electing to stay in college, Beck will play football for the Miami Hurricanes. Ahead of his move to the Hurricanes, let's examine whether he announced for the 2025 NFL draft:

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Did Carson Beck announce for the NFL Draft?

Yes, Carson Beck has announced for the upcoming NFL draft. The former Georgia Bulldogs standout declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Dec. 28, 2024.

Beck declared for the draft after suffering a season-ending elbow injury in the SEC Championship win over the Texas Longhorns. He announced his decision on social media, thanking his coaches, teammates and Bulldogs fans.

During his time with the Bulldogs, Beck amassed a stat line of 7,912 passing yards, 58 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. He earned a second-team All-SEC nod in 2023.

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When is Carson Beck's first game with the Miami Hurricanes?

Carson Beck joins the Miami Hurricanes as a high-profile replacement for Cam Ward, who's entering the 2025 NFL draft and is widely considered one of the top two quarterback prospects alongside Shedeur Sanders. Hence, Beck has some huge shoes to fill.

Beck's first game will be against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on an as yet unannounced date. He and his new teammates will face a Fighting Irish team that could be the defending national champions by the time the 2025 season starts. Hence, it might be quite a debut for Beck.

Beck is looking to improve his draft stock by showcasing his ability to thrive on a different offense and banish the impression of being a system quarterback. He has 12 regular-season games and a couple of playoff matchups to improve his draft stock.

Beck joins a Miami Hurricanes team that compiled a 10-3 record in the 2024 season behind impressive play from the Heisman Trophy-nominated Ward and a stellar offense. Beck and the Hurricanes will look for a college playoff berth in the upcoming season.