Carson Beck Undrafted in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft's first round concluded without a selection for Miami quarterback Carson Beck. The event, held on Thursday, saw two quarterbacks drafted before him. Beck will now await Rounds 2 and 3, scheduled for Friday. Fernando Mendoza from Indiana was chosen No. 1 overall by the Raiders. Ty Simpson was selected at No. 13 by the Rams.

transferred to Miami after spending time with the Georgia Bulldogs. He served as a backup to Stetson Bennett during Georgia's national championships in 2021 and 2022. In 2025, Beck started for Miami and led the team to the national championship game, where they lost to Mendoza and Indiana.

His 2025 performance included 3,813 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes, and 12 interceptions. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Beck has size and pocket passing ability suitable for the NFL level.

experts projected Beck as a second- or third-round pick, though he was earlier viewed as a potential No. 1 overall selection. Sports Illustrated reported that some NFL teams heard Beck was described as a bit of a loner, which could influence team evaluations.

Critics have noted concerns about his accuracy and physical tools as potential limitations for an NFL starting role. This year's quarterback class includes others still available, such as LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Penn State's Drew Allar, and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia.

The draft continues with Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, followed by Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday. Teams will assess remaining prospects, including those at the quarterback position.