Although the college football world is focused on the upcoming CFP National Championship Game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes, many fans have also been watching to see which players declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
A little over a week ago, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck announced that he would return to college for his final season of NCAA eligibility rather than start his NFL career. However, Paul Finebaum revealed that the decision may have been made because NFL teams did not want any part of him.
Paul Finebaum Reveals NFL Teams Were Not Interested in Carson Beck
When Beck opted to enter the transfer portal rather than declare for the NFL Draft, it was a surprise to some fans. However, people who were more tapped into the situation, like Finebaum, were not surprised. The analyst spoke on his show, “The Paul Finebaum Show,” about why Beck was not declaring for the NFL Draft.
“Let’s not sugarcoat it, the NFL didn’t want any part of Carson Beck,” Finebaum said. “He had a rough season. I’m sorry he got hurt; I hope he has a good time on South Beach.”
Beck had a disappointing season that was impacted by injuries. He was not able to play in the Sugar Bowl after suffering an elbow injury in the SEC Championship Game against Texas.
His stats also took a hit in 2024. In 2023, he completed 302 of 417 passes for 3,841 yards and 24 TDs. He also only had six interceptions and 11 sacks. As a result, many fans thought that with another strong season, he could be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
However, Beck regressed in 2024, completing 290 of 448 passing attempts for 3,485 yards and 28 TDs. He also threw more interceptions (12) and was sacked more often (18). As a result, it made sense for Beck to return to college football for another season to try to improve his draft stock.
Beck entered the transfer portal, and after less than 24 hours, he committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Along with the commitment came the announcement that he had signed a $4 million Name, Image, and Likenesss deal to join the Hurricanes. That deal will earn him more money than he would have earned on an NFL contract unless he was a first-round pick. He can look to improve his draft stock next season while earning more money.