The Arizona Cardinals selected Miami QB Carson Beck with the No. 65 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Carson Beck's play style and strengths fit the mold of a high-end game manager quarterback in the NFL.
Beck has the skill set suited to a team with strong talent and culture that can win games. He excels in a point-guard role under center. He combines good anticipation, quick game efficiency, and timely throwing.
Beck is a former 4-star recruit in the 2020 class. He is a well-experienced player with over 30 starts in his collegiate career. His traits and experience are what NFL teams tend to look for in a future starting quarterback.
Dame Parson is the lead host of theย Locked On NFL Draftย podcast. He also serves as co-host of theย Scouting Room NFL Podcastย alongside Daniel Harms.
Highlights
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Where He Wins
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- Beck is an anticipatory thrower. He sees things quickly and throws before the wide receiver's break.
- He is a rhythm and timing passer. Beck works best as a hit-and-throw passer, where his back foot hits at the top of his drop, and the ball is out quickly.
- Well-experienced quarterback, three years as a starter, and has seen a lot of football. Especially in big/high-leverage games.
- Beck throws a very catchable football. He throws with pace and knows how to apply the right amount of touch.
- When protected inside the pocket, Beck effectively goes through his progressions and is comfortable with full-field reads.
- Above average athlete who will use his legs to break contain and run for first downs.
Areas of Improvement
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- Beck is prone to putting the ball in harm's way, testing occupied throwing lanes.
- He must reduce his turnover-worthy plays and protect the football with better decision-making.
- He struggles under pressure, specifically interior pressure right in his face. Beck will throw off his back foot to avoid being hit or contacted.
- Suffered a UCL injury, and his arm strength has not been the same post-surgery. He can struggle to drive the ball into tighter windows.
- Too many passes batted down at the line of scrimmage for a 6'5 quarterback.
- He is prone to locking into his first read or pre-determining his reads before the snap.
- Accuracy and ball placement deteriorate when forced off his spot and to reset his feet in the pocket.
- Improving his pocket presence and feel for pressure with a better internal clock to reduce chances for strip sacks.
Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison
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GRADE: 6.97 (Role Player/Part-Time Contributor โ 4th Round)
COMPARABLE GRADE:ย Spencer Rattler (7.2 in 2024), Kenny Pickett (7.4 in 2022), Bo Nix (7.2 in 2024)
OVERALL RANK: 120
POSITION RANK: QB5
PRO COMPARISON: Kenny Pickett
Measurables and Testing Data
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 233
HAND:ย 10"
ARM:ย 30โ
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Wingspan: 75"
40-YARD DASH:ย N/A
Vertical:ย N/A
Broad Jump:ย N/A
3-Cone Drill:ย N/A
20-Yard Shuttle:ย N/A
Bench Press:ย N/A
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