Why Was Carson Beck Being Booed at the NFL Combine?

Samnur Reza | 01/03/2026
Quarterback Carson Beck (QB04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Carson Beck hasn’t made much noise or been projected as a high pick after declaring for the NFL Draft. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback has been touted as a third-rounder by some, while some are expecting him to fall to the fifth round after a not-so-impressive NFL Combine performance.

Beck looked sharp during the throwing session. He showed good rhythm and timing, and his out-breaking routes, comebacks, and hinge throws were solid as well. He’s a three-year starter with good size and also delivers a catchable ball with tight spin, as per the NFL’s website.

However, Beck’s deep balls and throws on the move tended to lose velocity, and he also struggled with touch on layered throws over the middle. On top of this, he got booed by fans at the stadium, reportedly becoming the first player in history to get jeered at the Combine. The boos had nothing to do with his performance, though.

The NFL Combine is being held at Lucas Oil Stadium, located in the home state of the Indiana Hoosiers, the same team Beck and the Hurricanes faced at the national championship in January. Indiana won the game 27-21, the program’s first-ever natty. However, fans clearly weren’t done with the ‘boo the enemy’ phase.

Indiana fans booed Beck pretty aggressively whenever he appeared on the Jumbotron. Every time his face popped up, the crowd reacted.

Perhaps this intense animosity has something to do with the fact that Beck made a lot of headlines for not shaking hands with Indiana’s QB Fernando Mendoza after January’s championship game. Indiana fans found this gesture offensive and disrespectful.

Beck, for his part, didn’t seem bothered by the boos. In fact, he smiled at them.

Beck received a B+ grade from scouts for his throwing portion of the exercises. He did not participate in the 40-yard dash. It will be interesting to see if he can improve his stock in the coming days, especially at the University of Miami Pro Day on March 23, 2026.

Post Edited By: Leslie Xavier
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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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