Jets showing interest in former Miami and Georgia QB prospect

The New York Jets are looking to build a stronger quarterback room than the one they had last season. Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook were not a good room at all.

They've already begun their work this offseason, trading for Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders to be their new starter. But, while the Jets are looking for another free agent veteran, they're also looking to the 2026 NFL Draft class for a rookie QB.

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets have begun to show interest in former Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck.

Jets showing interest in Carson Beck

"Busy week ahead for Jets GM Darren Mougey," Cimini reports. "Scheduled to meet tonight with Miami QB Carson Beck, then will attend U of Miami pro day tomorrow."

The Jets showing interest in rookie quarterbacks in this year's class isn't a surprise, especially if they're later-round picks.

Fernando Mendoza is going first overall, and while they could turn to Ty Simpson with one of their four top-44 draft picks, landing a QB further down the board would be ideal.

Beck, likely to go either late Day 2 or during Day 3 (rounds 4-7) of the NFL Draft, would make a lot of sense as a draft-day target.

This past season, Beck made it to the National Championship against Indiana with Miami. During the season, he threw for 3,813 yards on  72.4% completion percentage with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

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It was a solid year for Beck, and good enough that he should be able to garner some interest in the NFL Draft.

While the Jets might not be pursuing a quarterback with such aggression that Beck could be an early draft pick, he would make a lot of sense in rounds four through seven.

He's thrown for at least 3,400 yards every year he's been a full-time starter, and while his interception numbers aren't exceptionally low, they aren't overly concerningly high either.

Beck is a name for Jets fans to keep in mind as the NFL Draft approaches as a Day 3 draft target. He could make sense as a backup who could come in for some games down the stretch if needed.

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