Georgia Bulldogs quarterback back Carson Beck missed the second half of the SEC championship game against the Texas Longhorns due to an elbow injury. Beck is Georgia's leading passer with 3,485 passing yards,

Georgia redshirt sophomore quarterback Gunner Stockton was elevated to the starting role after quarterback Carson Beck underwent elbow surgery after the SEC Championship Game

As the Georgia Bulldogs prepare for their Sugar Bowl matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Dawgs have been joined by a familiar face, as quarterback Carson Beck is now with the team after receiving surgery to repair a UCL injury in his throwing arm.

With his team awaiting a matchup with Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, and with Beck sidelined after undergoing a season-ending surgical procedure, the Georgia quarterback announced on social media Saturday that he’ll be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Shortly after the Georgia quarterback declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes guard and social media sensation celebrated the decision on Instagram. “Proud of you,” Cavinder, 23, commented on Beck’s post, where he shared the news.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) walks off the field after the game of an NCAA college football matchup Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators 34-20.

After winning a high school football championship at Mandarin and two NCAA titles at Georgia, Carson Beck is preparing his next football career step.

Time will tell if Georgia's backup quarterback has that bulldog in him. The Bulldogs will be without starting quarterback Carson Beck after he recently underwent surgery on his injured UCL, sidelining him for the College Football Playoff.