Can Carson Beck Win Arizona Cardinals’ QB Competition?
The Arizona Cardinals face a quarterback competition among veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, along with rookie Carson Beck, whom they selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Beck, a transfer from Georgia to Miami, had a successful college career and led the Hurricanes to the national championship game. While the Cardinals value Beck’s experience and poise, the starting job will ultimately go to whichever player gives the team the best chance to win under new head coach Mike LaFleur.
- ▪Carson Beck was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 65th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪Beck transferred to Miami for the 2025 season after spending five years at Georgia and posted a 37-6 record as a starter.
- ▪He threw for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions with a 72.4% completion rate during his final college season.
- ▪The Cardinals currently have veteran quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew on the roster, both with extensive NFL starting experience.
- ▪Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort believes Beck’s big-game college experience may help him transition more smoothly to the NFL.
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