Carson Beck entered the 2024 college football season with a sterling professional outlook. Many mock drafts pegged Beck as the first quarterback taken off the board within the first five picks of the first round in 2025.

On "The Paul Finebaum Show," SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum commented on Beck's decision, stating that Beck recognized the need for a change. "Carson Beck left originally because he wanted to go to the NFL," Finebaum said. "He found out he's not going to the NFL. It's hard to go back. I think he just knew he needed a change."

The Hurricanes aren’t totally sure of that timing. But they are thrilled to have landed Beck, who committed to Miami last week in a massive transfer-portal win for the Hurricanes — who saw another transfer, Cam Ward, have a 2024 season that could make him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.