SOUTHSIDE – Late Sunday evening, Mandarin quarterback Carson Beck announced on Twitter that he was committing to the University of Georgia. The 6’4 junior quarterback was named Florida Dairy Farmer’s Class 8A Player of the Year, he was also named to the Duval Sports All Area First Team.
Beck passed for 3,546 yards, 39 touchdowns, 8 interceptions and ran for 2 touchdowns in just 14 games. He was sidelined by injury earlier in the 2018 regular season, before leading Mandarin to the Class 8A State Championship. Beck’s decision sent shock waves around the sports world as the name “Carson Beck” trended number one on twitter Sunday evening.
Beck de-committed from the Univerity of Alabama nearly a month ago and said he was hoping to make a decision before the beginning of his senior campaign. Many believe the decision would come in the spring after wrapping up college visits, he visited Florida and Miami .
Beck will be the new Trevor Lawrence of quarterback recruits this year as the college football world anticipates the next move of the 4-star athlete. He was also committed to Alabama for both football and baseball, but has since focused his attention on football. .
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