Carson Beck, Miami
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Miami quarterback Carson Beck throwing passes during the 2026 NFL Combine.
The Detroit Lions could be planning to add an intriguing insurance policy for Jared Goff.
The team brought on veteran Teddy Bridgewater as a backup for Goff this season, but one NFL analyst believes they will add another young quarterback who can develop into a long-term backup or potential starter for the team.
Lions Add Carson Beck in NFL Mock Draft
In a seven-round NFL mock draft, CBS Sports predicted the Lions would add Miami quarterback Carson Beck with their fourth-round pick. Though Beck would likely start behind Bridgewater on the team’s depth chart, he has the potential to grow into a No. 2.
Beck has been a polarizing quarterback, especially after he played a total of six years at the college level.
NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein noted that Beck has been through a lot during his years at the college level.
“Three-year starter who has weathered his share of ups and downs,” Zierlein wrote. “Beck has NFL-caliber size and a lot of experience playing in high-leverage games. He recovered from 2024 UCL surgery on his throwing elbow, but he appeared to lose some drive velocity on deep balls and move throws.”
Zierlein added that Beck has some natural abilities, as well as deficiencies he needs to address if he wants to succeed at the NFL level.
“He works through progressions at a good pace and can throw with anticipation, but he loses track of safeties, throwing into hazardous spots,” Zierlein wrote. “Beck’s decision-making showed more maturity in his final college season, but pressure can pull him back into old habits. He spins a catchable ball with a compact release, but spotty accuracy leads to pass breakups and a lower conversion rate on tight-window throws. Beck projects as a good backup with the potential to earn a starting job down the road, but he must continue developing game-managing instincts.”