Reports: Injured QB Carson Beck entering transfer portal, not NFL draft

Field Level Media|published: Thu 9th January, 15:07 2025

Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Injured Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is not entering the NFL draft, but opted for the transfer portal and another year of college football.

According to multiple reports, Beck delayed entering the NFL because he's recovering from an injury to his throwing elbow. He was hurt in the SEC Championship win last month against Texas and unavailable following UCL surgery for the Bulldogs' playoff game against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

A two-year starter at Georgia, Beck passed for 7,912 yards with 58 touchdowns and 20 interceptions for the Bulldogs. He spent five seasons at UGA and has one year of eligibility remaining.

On3 reported Miami, Ohio State and Texas Tech are among the programs in the running for Beck. Miami is replacing record-setting starter Cam Ward, the current favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft. Beck, who is from Jacksonville, Fla., was widely expected to play for Florida as a baseball and football prospect before he opted to head to Georgia.

Sources cited by ESPN said Beck is hoping to select his next team within a week but won't be cleared to throw until sometime in March.

Beck, 22, had surgery on his right elbow but is expected to be fully cleared for fall camp in August.

Field Level Media ranked Beck as the No. 6 quarterback in the 2025 draft before his decision.

At Mandarin High School in Florida, Beck was Mr. Football in the state in 2018, guiding Mandarin to the Class 8A state championship.

--Field Level Media