Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck Lands New NFL Draft Prediction

ESPN's Matt Miller believes Beck will be selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:53pm

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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck has landed a new NFL Draft prediction from ESPN's Matt Miller, who believes Beck will be selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the first pick of the third round at No. 65 overall. Beck, who led the Hurricanes on a National Championship run last season, is expected to be a third or fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft.

Why it matters

The Cardinals are in need of finding a long-term franchise quarterback after releasing Kyler Murray earlier this offseason. If they select Beck, he would be given every chance to become that guy, with the opportunity to potentially take over as the starter in 2027.

The details

During the 2025 college football season with the Hurricanes, Beck completed 72.4 percent of his pass attempts for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Combining his final season at Miami with his first four playing for the Georgia Bulldogs, Beck totaled 11,725 passing yards, 88 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions, while completing 69.5 percent of his 1,390 passes.

  • Beck led the Hurricanes on a National Championship run last season.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away.

The players

Carson Beck

The standout quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes, who is expected to be a third or fourth-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Arizona Cardinals

An NFL team in need of finding a long-term franchise quarterback after releasing Kyler Murray earlier this offseason.

Matt Miller

An ESPN NFL Draft expert who has unveiled a full seven-round mock draft, predicting where Beck will be selected.

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What they’re saying

“'After missing on Simpson in Round 2, the Cardinals could take a swing at QB here. Beck's experience and strong pocket play would allow him to run the play-action-based offense Mike LaFleur brings to Arizona.'”

— Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Expert

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 24-26, 2026, so the Cardinals will have to decide whether to select Beck with the first pick of the third round.

The takeaway

This prediction highlights Beck's potential as an NFL quarterback and the Cardinals' need to find a long-term solution at the position. If Beck is selected by Arizona, he would have a prime opportunity to develop and potentially become the team's starting quarterback in the near future.