Carson Beck University career It has officially come to an end.
the Georgia quarterback He 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 the Aflac Kickoff game against the Clemson Tigers on Aug. 31, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Rich Pepperstein/Ikon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing less than a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that were made,” Beck said in an Instagram post.
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“Thank you Dawg Nation for my time here and to those who supported me and believed in me, thank you. It has been an amazing journey and all of these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.”
Beck was injured in the first half of the Bulldogs' overtime victory Over 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 start throwing in the spring.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck goes down after injuring his shoulder during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Texas in Atlanta on Dec. 7, 2024. (to imagine)
no. 2 Georgia loses starting QB CARSON BECK to season-ending elbow surgery
Despite having another year of eligibility, Beck declared for the draft after back-to-back seasons as a starter for Georgia with a 24-3 record.
“I want to thank God, who has given me the opportunity to play the game I love. Through the ups and downs, the highs and the lows, everything this game produces and offers I am forever grateful for. Football has taught me lessons. This will last a lifetime and has made me the person I am,” he said in his statement. “I am on it today.”
“I am so grateful to my family and those close to me for the support they have given me during this journey. They have always supported me no matter the circumstances, and I cannot 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)
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Gunner Stockton took over in Beck's absence in hopes of leading Georgia to another national championship. Bulldog face Our Lady in the CFP quarterfinals in the Sugar Bowl Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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