Steelers Eye QB Carson Beck in Late Rounds

0:00It's April 6th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Pittsburgh Steelers got their eyes on Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck, a top five prospect for the 2026 NFL draft. They're drawn to him mainly because he started 43 games, including a national title run at Georgia. Word is, they ain't planning to grab a quarterback with their number one pick, since they don't see another first round guy after Mendoza. Beck transferred to Miami after shining at Georgia from 2020 to 2024, then played there in 2025. He's projected as a third, or fourth round pick, which fits the Steelers draft strategy perfectly. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this, especially with Pittsburgh's history of building through the trenches in late round gems. Their recent first rounders have mostly been linemen and defenders, so adding a vet QB like Beck could shake up the room without burning a high pick. Players hold 11 picks across day two and day three, giving them flexibility to snag

1:02Beck and let him battle Will Howard for reps down the line. That might push Mason Rudolph to the sidelines. This move signals Pittsburgh's smart play on quarterback depth experience over Flash, keeping them competitive while they grind for that next super. Bowl push.