Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. 

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. 

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Player Information

Player: Carson Beck

School: Miami (FL)

Height/Weight: 6-4/220 lbs.

Player Background

– Four-star recruit according to 247 Sports

– Played baseball in high school

– Two-time national champion (Georgia in 2021, 2022)

– Second-team All-SEC in 2023

– Transferred to Miami (FL)

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

– 39 Games Played

– 7,912 Passing Yards

– 8.6 Yards Per Attempt

– 58 Passing Touchdowns

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season 

– 81.9 PFF Passing Grade

– 44 Big Time Throws

– 32 Turnover Worthy Plays

– Average Depth of Target of 8.7 Yards

– Adjusted Completion Percentage of 77.3%

Player Traits

– Poise when the pocket collapses to make throws

– Proven leadership in big games

– Can make progressions through receiving options

– Good mechanics

– Good accuracy in short to intermediate areas of the field 

Player Summary

In 2024, he saw his stock come back down to earth, and it has settled into its rightful place. For me, he projects as a project, but maybe Mario Cristobal can get more out of him. He has a promising arm and a nice touch on his passes, but he lacks the strength to make certain throws that would be expected of a starting NFL quarterback. I like Beck as a prospect, but I wonder what type of success he can grow into over time. His leadership and ability to mentally be ready for whatever a defense throws at him is going to get him wherever he leads Miami this fall.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia