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Former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck's personality is reportedly hurting his stock in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.
Breer said that Beck, who led the Hurricanes to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game after transferring from Georgia in 2025, was described as a "bit of a loner" and an AFC coordinator told him that "there's this sense that this guy is a villain."
“He’s talented enough, smooth, on time, sees it well, he’s smart — probably the smartest kid in the class,” one NFC coordinator told Breer. “But the personality is tough. I wouldn’t touch him.”
Beck threw for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 338 of 467 passing, while leading the Hurricanes to a 13-3 record, during his lone season with the program.
“Big kid, very smart, another guy that’s well prepared from the neck up,” the AFC coordinator told Breer. “He has a big enough arm. He’s a marginal athlete, but I think he’s got the ability to navigate the pocket, does a good job of mitigating bad plays, and his sack avoidance is good — the sacks he takes are minimized. He just plays within himself. He was asked to do more at Georgia, but he’s capable of all that stuff, as far as controlling what’s out there.
“Floor is a good backup, and I would be surprised if he’s a low-end starter.”
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh and begin at on Thursday (April 23) at 8:00 p.m. ET.