QB Darian Mensah to enter transfer portal despite signing 2-year contract with Duke
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Duke quarterback Darian Mensah, a second-team All-ACC pick and key player in Duke's 2025 ACC championship, has entered the transfer portal less than a month after announcing his return for the 2026 season.
- Miami is the leading candidate to acquire Mensah, who would fill a major need after starting QB Carson Beck's eligibility ends; the Hurricanes have actively pursued top transfer quarterbacks recently.
- Mensah's departure complicates Duke's quarterback depth, as backup Henry Belin IV has transferred and new signee Ari Patu was primarily signed for depth, leaving the team with limited experienced options.
- Mensah is under a two-year revenue-sharing contract with Duke worth over $3 million annually, and his transfer
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