Carson Beck Had ‘No Clue’ He Was Starting The Hall of Fame Game, And The Rook Is Still Unfazed.

Carson Beck found out he was starting the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game just this week, making him the last guy in the room to get the memo. This third-round rookie quarterback is new to the NFL grind, but you wouldn’t know it from his attitude. Beck’s calm before the storm is exactly what makes this whole situation wild.

The Rookie Mentality We Need to See

This kid is walking into the Hall of Fame Game, a huge spotlight moment, and admitting he “had no clue” he was going to start until a few days ago. He told Darren Urban of the team website, “I thought I was going to play, but I had no expectations.” That’s the kind of grounded approach you want from a rookie. He knows the schedule has been “crazy,” but he’s just “looking forward to it.” Coach Mike LaFleur hasn’t spilled the beans publicly on quarterback playing time, but with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew set to chill on the sideline, Beck is definitely getting most of the snaps. Fourth-stringer Kedon Slovis might even get some action too. It’s a massive opportunity for Beck to show what he’s got right out of the gate.

Six Years of Grit, Zero Nerves

Here’s the kicker: Beck, who’s 24 years old, claims he hasn’t been nervous for a game since his 8-year-old Pop Warner city championship. And he swears that won’t change Thursday night against the Panthers. “It’s a game at the end of the day,” he said. “Not really any nerves. More excitement than anything.” This isn’t some fresh-faced kid straight out of high school either. Beck spent a solid six seasons in college, even playing in the national championship game last season for the University of Miami. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is all about it, praising Beck’s “experience” and “age” as huge positives. So, yeah, he’s “unfazed playing a preseason game.”

This Thursday night against the Panthers isn’t just a warm-up. It’s Carson Beck’s first big chance to prove that his unflappable demeanor and veteran college experience can translate to the pros. Keep an eye on how that “excitement more than anything” translates when the lights come on.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.