WATCH LIST: Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Miami quarterback Carson Beck was named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List Tuesday afternoon.

The Golden Arm Award honor recognizes both on-field performance and off-field character, leadership, and academic achievement. The Golden Arm Award, now in its 39th year, will be narrowed down to semifinalists and finalists as the season progresses, with the winner to be honored this December in Baltimore.

Beck is among 58 quarterbacks across the country to earn a place on this year’s watch list. Beck has already been recognized on the Walter Camp Player of the Year and Maxwell Award watch lists, He enters his first season as a Hurricane. Beck compiled a 24-3 record as Georgia’s starting quarterback, throwing for 7,912 yards and 58 touchdowns over his career in Athens.

after a memorable five-year career at Georgia. Rated the No. 1 overall transfer prospect by 247Sports, Beck compiled a 24-3 record as Georgia’s starting quarterback, throwing for 7,912 yards and 58 touchdowns over his career in Athens.

2025 PRESEASON WATCH LIST HONOREES:

Adam Booker – Patrick Mannelly Award


Carson Beck – Walter Camp Player of the Year; Maxwell Award; Golden Arm Award


Rueben Bain Jr. – Bronko Nagurski Trophy; Chuck Bednarik Award; Lombardi Award


OJ Frederique Jr. – Chuck Bednarik Award


Anez Cooper, Francis Mauigoa – Outland Trophy


Francis Mauigoa – Wuerffel Trophy;

Lombardi Award
 - Wesley Bissainthe – Butkus Award


James Brockermeyer – Rimington Trophy


Keelan Marion – Paul Horning Award

GO CANES!