Carson Beck, a quarterback with a reported Name, Image, and Likeness valuation of $4.3 million, has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List as he prepares for his season at Miami. The award is among college football’s notable honors for quarterbacks who demonstrate leadership and strong performance.
Miami football recognized Beck’s inclusion on the watch list through a social media post that read: “No shortcuts. No handouts. Just hard work.” Kylie Beck, Carson’s sister, acknowledged the announcement by resharing it on her Instagram story and adding one word: “Yupppp.”
The 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List includes 58 quarterbacks, such as Joey Aguilar, Drew Allar, and Nico Iamaleava.
Beck previously played at Georgia and will enter the 2025 season as Miami’s starting quarterback. After finishing his time with the Bulldogs—where he won an SEC championship and earned a College Football Playoff berth—he now faces new expectations in Coral Gables.
Beck is recovering from a UCL injury but reports from training camp have been positive. CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello said Beck “looks phenomenal.” Todd McShay of The Ringer discussed how Beck’s potential success could influence perceptions of Georgia football: “If he goes out and has a monster year, and Miami’s in the mix at the end like they were with Cam Ward last year, and they’re putting up big numbers and the offense is running and he’s a little bit more accurate and his receivers aren’t having to work for it the way they did at Georgia… you know what becomes the storyline?” McShay continued, “‘Georgia doesn’t take care of their receivers or their passing game. They are a defensive program that runs the football and has really good tight ends…”
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart added transfer receivers Noah Thomas, Zachariah Branch, and Micah Bell to strengthen Georgia’s roster this offseason.
As Miami begins its season with Beck leading behind what is regarded as one of college football’s top offensive lines—and paired with an established receiving group—his progress remains under close observation.
