Cardinals Draft Carson Beck, NIL Pay Cut

0:00On April 25th, the Arizona Cardinals just grabbed quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick. The first one in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, this 23-year-old transfer from Georgia to Miami, brings serious arm talent to a team desperate for a spark at the position. Beck wrapped up his college days with the hurricanes last season, passing for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 picks. He guided Miami to the national title game but threw a costly interception in their 27-21 loss to Indiana. Cardinals fans are buzzing about his potential to push veteran Jacobi Preset, who's pegged as the 2026 starter after a solid late. Stretch. But Arizona's coming off a rough three wins and 14 losses, with a leaky defense that let most foes pile up points. The real twist is Beck's NIL payday raking in at least 4 million bucks at Miami, maybe up to 6 with bonuses, now dropping to a 1.3, 4 million rookie deal.

1:02That's a steep pay cut for the 6-year college vet. Beck steps into a roster full of gaps in the league's toughest division, but his skills could flip the script if he gets his shot. Keep an eye on Arizona's rebuild. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.