The Cardinals selected Miami QB Carson Beck in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. A former four-star recruit, Beck started at Georgia in 2023 and 2024. He thrived in 2023 alongside Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey, throwing for 3,941 yards with 24 TDs and 6 INTs. His play slipped in 2024, with 12 INTs and an elbow injury that required surgery. Beck transferred to Miami for 2025 and rebounded, leading the Hurricanes to a national title appearance while posting 3,813 yards, 30 TDs, and 12 INTs. The efficiency profile is mixed. Among 15 Combine QBs, he tied for second in adjusted completion rate (79.0%) but ranked 12th in aDOT (7.6), 11th in Big Time Throw rate (3.3%), and 14th in rushing production. At 23, Beck enters the league as a polished pocket passer without much rushing upside.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said at the draft that Jacoby Brissett remains Arizona's QB1. The veteran skipped spring practices as he seeks a more lucrative contract.
It wouldn't be a surprise to see Beck make some 2026 starts for the rebuilding Cardinals. But he's undraftable right now, even in superflex setups.
You have to like this landing spot from a dynasty perspective.
The Cardinals supply a talented group that includes Jeremiyah Love, Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Michael Wilson. We'll see if the Cards can extend Wilson, who's entering a contract season.
At 33, Brissett doesn't provide much of a long-term roadblock. The biggest issue may be the potential for Arizona to add a Round 1 passer in the 2027 draft.
Beck is worth stashing in the middle rounds of superflex rookie drafts.
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