Carson Beck, who played for Monken at Georgia and later led Miami to the National Title Game, indicated at the NFL scouting combine that he would be excited to rejoin Monken if the Browns draft him. Beck emphasized his gratitude for any team’s opportunity and his appreciation for Monken’s coaching.
Beck, who turns 24 this year, has a five-year college résumé with 55 games played and 11,725 passing yards, 88 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions. NFL evaluators have varied on his projection, with some listing him as a Day 3 pick and others, like a prominent analyst, placing him as the No. 3 quarterback at the combine, highlighting his size and experience in high-leverage games.
The Browns’ quarterback plans could hinge on free agency and potential trades. Interest in Malik Willis and Anthony Richardson has been floated by analysts and insiders, with the team reportedly exploring external options while also seeing competition at the position as a priority. On the current roster, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are the incumbent options, with Willis also in the mix as part of broader quarterback considerations.
Jacksonville-based reporting has noted Cleveland’s interest in Willis and Simpson, alongside other names, as they map out a plan to upgrade the position either through free agency or the draft. If the Browns pursue external upgrades, Beck’s ties to Monken could factor into how his fit would be evaluated within Cleveland’s offense.
Overall, Cleveland’s approach appears to balance internal development with strategic external moves, aiming to establish a stable quarterback path while evaluating multiple routes to an eventual long-term starter. Beck’s perspective as a Monken-era prospect provides a potential continuity point if the Browns decide to pursue him in the later stages of the draft or as a developmental option.
