The Miami Hurricanes are eagerly anticipating the day quarterback Carson Beck can fully participate in practice, once his elbow—repaired through surgery—is strong enough for him to throw at full strength and demonstrate his potential within the offense. However, that day hasn’t arrived just yet.
Beck, who transferred from Georgia to Miami during the offseason, is still recovering from surgery on his right elbow following a torn UCL sustained during the SEC Championship Game in December. As the Hurricanes wrap up spring practices, Beck remains mostly limited to work on the sidelines.
Head coach Mario Cristobal, after Thursday’s practice (the 11th of 15 this spring), noted that Beck is “progressing well” and is even “a little ahead of schedule” in his rehab. “I know people want to see him out there letting it rip,” Cristobal said. “But he’s making great progress. We’re excited about where he’s at and what he brings in terms of football intelligence and presence. Still, I’ll save most of that until he’s actually taking live reps so you can really see him in action.”
For now, Beck remains engaged in other ways, staying mentally sharp and involved with the team. “He’s doing everything he can from a mental standpoint,” Cristobal explained. “That includes board sessions, walkthroughs, shadowing the other quarterbacks, processing signals, making calls and adjustments, and regularly meeting with both the offensive line coach and the coordinator. Every bit of that is helping his development while his body heals.”
Offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa shared that Beck has been actively communicating with the offensive line about pocket strategy and protection preferences. “I feel good about this guy,” Mauigoa said. “He’s always talking to us, asking about different protection options. It builds our confidence. He’s been awesome.”
That communication now, Mauigoa added, will make a big difference later. “His communication is top-notch. So once he’s cleared, we’re not starting from scratch—we’re picking up where we left off and pushing ahead.”
In the meantime, quarterbacks Emory Williams (redshirt sophomore), Judd Anderson (redshirt freshman), and Luke Nickel (true freshman) are benefiting from the increased reps in Beck’s absence. Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emphasized the importance of those opportunities: “Getting those reps is absolutely crucial to their growth.”
