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Carson Beck

QB - Arizona Cardinals

  • 6' 4"
  • 233 lbs
  • Age 23
  • Miami (FL)
Rostered In ~1.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 29th (hard)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#346
Best / Worst
#255 / #347
ADP
#239

Availability



Beck's experience shows up consistently. With five years of collegiate starting experience under his belt, he is strong moving through progressions. He can quickly move from his first to second read and beyond, and flips to his checkdown quickly when necessary. Beck is a rhythm passer with the arm strength to access all three levels of the field. He's at his best when he's peppering the short and intermediate with accurate darts. He can layer a second-level throw quite well. Beck's deep ball can be variable, with some lacking arch for receivers to run under or being short-armed, and receivers are left waiting on it. Beck has a quick release and easy, repeatable mechanics. When he's locked in, Beck can toss some nice throws downfield, though. He needs to improve the consistency of his deep ball. The biggest worry with Beck is his moxy. He has no fear of ripping some questionable throws into tight windows. At times, these throws can be worrisome considering his arm talent, but I appreciate his willingness to push the envelope. He'll have to recalibrate this aggression once in the NFL and relearn what he can get away with. Beck's aggressive nature as a passer will also leave him willing to make some throws that can put his receivers in harm's way. Beck will thread the needle at times into congested areas of the field with multiple defenders bearing down, only for his receiver to be led into traffic, absorbing a big hit. He's a pocket passer that won't add much with his legs to an NFL offense. Beck finished college without surpassing 200 rushing yards in any collegiate season. Dynasty Outlook: Carson Beck lands with the Arizona Cardinals and is vaulted into a wide-open depth chart. His only competition to starting in 2026 is Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. I don't foresee a long starting career for Beck. At this juncture, he's a known commodity as a passer. Beck is at his best when he's getting the ball out on time and peppering the second-level with throws. His deep ball accuracy can be spotty. Beck is worth a dice roll in dynasty rookie drafts, but only as a possible sell candidate to a team in your league if he gets a cup of coffee as the starter in 2026. I don't foresee him getting a long runway under center for Arizona over multiple years. This is a team that should still firmly be in the market for a quarterback in the 2027 draft class.