Carson Beck’s university career has officially come to an end.
He Georgia quarterback took to social media on Saturday to announce his decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, just five days after Beck underwent season-ending elbow surgery.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs the ball during Aflac’s opening game against the Clemson Tigers on Aug. 31, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“The last five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will always cherish the memories that have been made,” Beck said in a post on Instagram.
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“Thank you Dawg Nation for the time I’ve been here and to those who have supported me and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey and all of these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. That being said, I will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs!
Beck was injured in the first half of the Bulldogs’ overtime victory. about texas in the SEC championship game earlier this month.
He underwent surgery Monday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing arm and is expected to begin throwing in the spring.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck falls after a hit to his throwing shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta on Dec. 7, 2024. (Image)
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Despite having another year of eligibility, Beck declared for the draft after consecutive seasons as Georgia’s starter with a 24-3 record.
“I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game I love. Through the ups and downs, the ups and downs, I am eternally grateful for all that this game produces and provides. Football has taught me lessons that will last a lifetime and has made me the person I am today,” his statement read.
“I am so grateful to my family and people close to me for the support they gave me during this journey. They always had my back no matter the circumstances, and I can’t thank them enough for that.”
Carson Beck of the Georgia Bulldogs passes during the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Gunner Stockton took over in Beck’s absence with hopes of leading Georgia to another national championship. The face of the Bulldogs Notre Dame in the CFP quarterfinals at the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to the report.
