Carson Beck's decision to back away from pursuing the NFL to transfer to Miami unfolded fast. Unpacking what it means for the former Georgia football QB.

Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has had a very lucrative year, between leading the Georgia Bulldogs to the College Football Playoff and transferring to Miami for his last year of college. According to Daniel Roberts and David Rumsey of Front Office Sports,

Former University of Georgia quarterback Carson Beck surprised many fans on Friday when he confirmed his transfer to the University of Miami instead of going to the NFL Draft.

Beck, who won’t start throwing again for a few months after having UCL surgery, was the only available QB Miami really wanted.

Beck's deal is less than his believed initial asking price but still among the highest-paid players in college football

Miami boosters are paying a pretty penny to have former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck suit up for the Hurricanes next season. CBSSports.com's John Talty

Former Georgia QB Carson Beck is getting a massive amount of NIL money to come play quarterback for Miami next season.

Carson Beck is getting paid big money to transfer out of Georgia. Beck struggled throughout the season and appears to have lost the starting job to Gunner

Now, CBS Sports reports Beck could get an NIL package worth $4 million next season. If true, the deal would put him on the NIL level of Duke quarterback Darian Mensah, who CBS reported received was believed to be a two-year, $8 million deal after transferring from Tulane.

The 2024 college football season hasn't concluded yet, but former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is responsible for perhaps the most shocking story of the upcoming offseason by reportedly committing to Miami for the 2025 campaign instead of heading to the NFL.

Massive NIL payouts are redefining college football, forcing players like Quinn Ewers to weigh loyalty against financial opportunity.