Add another quarterback to the 2025 NFL Draft class.
Georgia signal-caller Carson Beck announced Saturday that he will be going pro after five seasons with the Bulldogs.
Beck, in an emotional post on his Instagram account, thanked his coaches and teammates for his time in Athens.
“The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made,” Beck wrote. “Thank you Dawg Nation for the time i’ve been here and to those who’ve supported and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs!”
The 23-year-old’s career at Georgia has been a polarizing one.
Beck took over the full-time starting reins in 2023, throwing for 3,941 yards (9.5 yards gained per pass attempt) with 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions.
At that point, he was viewed by many pundits as a potential first-round pick, but he decided to stay at Georgia for 2024.
This year, however, has seen him take a bit of a step back with fewer passing yards (3,485) and double the number of interceptions (12).
Compounding matters, Beck got injured on the last play of the first half of the SEC title game against Texas, which forced him to get surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
He will now miss College Football Playoff, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
A little over two weeks ago, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote that Beck’s draft stock could take a “very healthy hit” because of the injury.
This year’s quarterback class is likely to include Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward at or near the very top of the draft.