Arizona
Cardinals’ Carson Beck NFL draft pick slammed as ‘waste’
Bob McManaman and Theo Mackie on the Cardinals’ 1st-rounder in draft
As the Arizona Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love with the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft, Bob McManaman and Theo Mackie debate his fit on the team.
The Arizona Cardinals took Miami quarterback Carson Beck with the first pick of the third round in the 2026 NFL Draft (No. 65 overall).
The pick was instantly met with criticism from NFL writers and analysts, who questioned Arizona taking the quarterback that early, and with other, bigger holes to fill on the roster.
Some of the writers and analysts really did not like the pick, criticizing Beck’s arm strength and potential future as a starting quarterback in the NFL.
Check out the early reaction to Arizona’s pick of Carson Beck in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24, 2026.
What do you think of the selection?
Carson Beck draft pick by Arizona Cardinals questioned on social media:
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