College sports athletes are thriving this year with big on-field and financial successes. NFL-bound Carson Beck has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s Great 8 and was also named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week after he went 18-for-25 for 242 yards and five touchdowns in Georgia’s season-opening win over Tennessee Tech.
On the basketball side, the Cavinder twins, Haley and Hanna, who play for the University of Miami, have demonstrated plenty of entrepreneurial spirit and been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
Carson Beck’s Sister Lauded the Cavinder Twins
Carson Beck’s sister, Kylie, a Georgian, shared her happiness for the twins on Instagram by reposting their Forbes announcement on Wednesday, alongside the caption:
“These ladies do it all!!😍”
Hanna and Carson are dating, and the power couple have separately become major success stories of the college sports NIL era. According to On3, his NIL deals are valued at a total of $1.9 million, with 11 sponsorships, while Hanna’s NIL value is $863,000 and Haley’s stands at $889,000. The Cavinder twins have signed with Under Armour, co-founded a cosmetics brand and fitness app, and invested in a beverage company.
Carson’s latest NIL deal is with the country’s largest injury firm, Morgan & Morgan, and he also signed with Chipotle as part of the brand’s “Real Food for Real Athletes” campaign. He also has contracts with EA Sports and The Players’ Lounge.
However, Beck’s NIL income still falls behind Shedeur Sanders ($6.3M) and Travis Hunter ($4.7M). As these athletes head to the NFL, their NIL deals may end or change, but they could sign new endorsements with pro sports companies. Given their scouting reports, many global brands might be more than willing to sign them.
Carson Beck Expected To Be Picked Late in First Round, per PFN’s Projection
All three players are projected to be NFL–bound this season, and according to PFN’s mock draft, Sanders is expected to go No. 2 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, while Hunter could be picked fourth by the New England Patriots. Beck, though, is projected to be drafted late in the first round.
Beck’s PFN’s draft analysis says:
“Beck isn’t the same creative force that other top prospects have been in years past, but he compensates with a near-elite combination of accuracy and processing ability. That combination is made more potent by a high-level arm, with the arm strength and elasticity to drive pace from different platforms.
“To that end, Beck can also layer passes and adjust his trajectory at will. With his anticipation and precision, Beck can capitalize on leverage mismatches over the middle and up the seam. He can also drive throws with impressive velocity and touch. On the other end of the spectrum, he’s a pinpoint-accurate short-game passer with efficient mechanics and a crisp, clean release.”
Carson Beck COOKED♨️ vs. Georgia Tech for 5 TOUCHDOWNS! – Which one was your favorite??⬇️ ⬇️ #SEC #UGA #Rivalry #CFB pic.twitter.com/TOL306sgqV
— TPL Georgia (@TPLGeorgia) December 3, 2024
Beck’s team, the No. 5-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, has an upcoming SEC Championship game against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. If Beck is able to perform well and head to the playoff to continue his 2024 run, his stock may rise further.