Daniel Jeremiah: Carson Beck Similar to Eli Manning; Tools to Be a Top NFL Draft Pick

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah had high praise for Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, comparing him to an NFL legend and saying he has the chance to play at a similar level.

Jeremiah said Beck reminds him of Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and the top pick in the 2004 NFL draft.

"Considering his size, talent and play style, he reminds me of Eli Manning coming out of Ole Miss," Jeremiah wrote. "Like Manning, Beck excels from the pocket and plays to his size. Eli was a little underappreciated during his career, but he won his first title with a good rushing attack in an offense that required him to make plays in key moments. I see a similar trajectory for Beck at Georgia."

Jeremiah added:

"Beck could have transferred earlier in his career, but he chose to wait his turn for three seasons before winning the starting job last season. I believe his patience is about to be rewarded. He has all the tools to be a top draft pick and the talent around him should lead to a deep postseason run for the Bulldogs. The SEC is stacked, but I came away very impressed with the overall depth and talent of the Georgia roster. Beck is easily the most talented UGA passer since Matthew Stafford departed after the 2008 season and I can't wait to study his play this fall."

Beck is coming off his first year as the starter for Georgia which saw him record 3,931 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions on the way to a 13-1 record with his only loss coming to Alabama in the SEC Championship.

After playing behind Stetson Bennett for three years, Beck made the most of his first season as the team's starter and he'll look to bolster his numbers in 2024 while leading the Bulldogs to more success.

If Beck can put together another strong year and continue improving his game, he could be one of the first quarterbacks off the board in next year's draft.