Georgia quarterback Carson Beck declares for NFL Draft after undergoing elbow surgery

Carson Becks College career is officially over.

The Georgia quarterback On Saturday, he took to social media 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) passes the ball during the Aflac kickoff game against the Clemson Tigers on August 31, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Rich 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 forever cherish the memories made,” Beck said in an Instagram post.

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“Thank you, Dawg Nation, for the time I spent here and to everyone who supported me and believed in me. Thank you. It was an incredible journey and all of these moments ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career.” . With that being said, I will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft!”

Beck was injured in the first half of the Bulldogs’ overtime win over Texas in the SEC championship game earlier this month.

He had 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 goes down after taking a hit to the throwing shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, Dec. 7, 2024. (Picture)

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Despite having another year of eligibility, Beck declared for the draft after two consecutive seasons as Georgia’s starter with a 24-3 record.

“I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love. For the ups and downs, the ups and downs, everything this game produces and offers, I am eternally grateful. Football has taught me lessons that will last a lifetime and have made me the person I am today,” his statement said.

“I am so grateful to my family and those close to me for the support they have given me throughout this journey. They have always had my back, no matter the circumstances, and I can’t thank them enough for that.”

Carson Beck of the Georgia Bulldogs plays in 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, hoping to lead Georgia to another national championship. The face of the Bulldogs Our Lady in the CFP quarterfinals in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday.

The Associated Press contributed to the report.

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