Going to Miami ‘one of the better decisions I’ve made’

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Carson Beck feels like he made the right decision.

After his 2024 season with Georgia prematurely ended due to an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury in the SEC championship game, the former Bulldogs quarterback declared for the NFL draft. But less than two weeks later, he decided to skip the pros and enter the transfer portal.

Despite an inconsistent season, Georgia wanted him back, and Alabama was also ready to nab him.

Instead, Beck opted to play with the Hurricanes, and he’s feeling comfortable with the pick.

“This is my future, and I think that this decision is one of the better decisions I’ve made,” Beck said at ACC Kickoff on Tuesday, July 22. “Just trying to develop those relationships and that camaraderie, it’s just reinforced my decision in a positive way.”

A two-year starter at Georgia, Beck started 27 games for the Bulldogs, throwing for 7,426 yards with 57 total touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Head coach Mario Cristobal said Beck has played in “monster” games and played a high level that drew him to bringing the quarterback in.

“Carson has as good of experience as a quarterback as you can have,” Cristobal said.

Beck wasted little time in the transfer portal before deciding to play for Miami. He had a do not contact request and announced his commitment less than 48 hours after hitting the portal. He said the offensive fit is what drew him to Miami, along with offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and the talent surrounding the team, which has to replace several pieces from the 2024 squad that had the best total offense in the country.

Coincidentally, Beck is replacing Cam Ward, who threw for 4,313 yards last season − second-most in FBS − and…


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