Round 3, Pick 1 · #65 Overall
Arizona Cardinals · QB · Miami
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Big Board Rank: #118 · Day 3 Sleeper
Carson Beck's journey from Georgia transfer to Miami's starting quarterback represents one of the more intriguing developmental stories in the 2026 draft class. After backing up Stetson Bennett for two seasons in Athens, Beck transferred to Miami seeking a starting opportunity and has shown steady progression under Mario Cristobal's pro-style system. His arm strength and pocket presence are NFL-caliber, but inconsistent decision-making and struggles against elite competition have caused his draft stock to plateau in the mid-rounds. Beck possesses the physical tools and football IQ to develop into a competent backup with potential starter upside, though he'll need significant development time to refine his processing speed and ball placement accuracy.
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