Carson Beck’s college career has officially ended.
at Georgia quarterback Beck took to social media on Saturday to announce his decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, just five days after Beck had season-ending elbow surgery.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (age 15) passes the ball during the Aflac Kickoff Game against the Clemson Tigers on September 31, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“The past five years at the University of Georgia have been a dream come true. And I will always treasure the memories I made,” Beck said in an Instagram post.
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“Thank you Dawg Nation for the time I have been here and to those who supported and believed in me. Thank you. It has been an incredible journey and all of these moments have led me to finally take the next step in my football career. As already mentioned I’m announcing my 2025 NFL Draft names!”
Beck was injured in the first half of the Bulldogs’ overtime victory. north texas in the SEC championship game earlier this month.
He had surgery on Monday to repair the ulnar ligament in his throwing arm. and expects to start pitching in the spring.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck Collapsed after being hit on the shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against the Texans in Atlanta on December 1. September 7, 2024. (imagination)
No. 2 Georgia loses starting QB CARSON Beck to season-ending elbow surgery.
Even if you are eligible for an additional year. But Beck declared for the draft after back-to-back 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 all the ups, downs, highs and lows, everything this game has produced and provided. I am eternally grateful football has taught me a lesson. It will last a lifetime and make me who I am today,” his statement said.
“I am very grateful to my family and close ones for the support they have given me during this journey. They always have my back no matter the situation. 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 September 29, 2024 in Athens, State. Georgia (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Gunner Stockton took over for Beck in hopes of leading Georgia to another national championship. bulldog face Notre Dame in the CFP quarterfinals in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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