Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will forgo the 2026 NFL Draft and return to the Blue Devils next season, On3 reported Friday. Mensah was a second-team All-ACC selection this season and is projected to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft.
One of Clemson’s 2026 conference opponents got some huge news on Friday. Duke quarterback Darian Mensah announced Friday that he will be returning to Duke for his redshirt junior season in 2026.
One of the more productive quarterback talents in college football has decided against entering his name into the 2026 NFL Draft and will reportedly return to school instead.
Duke has compiled one of its most successful seasons on the football field in the history of the program. Despite five losses, the Blue Devils came together and won the ACC Championship Game, not only throwing the ACC into further chaos, but bringing home the first outright conference crown since 1962.
Now more than ever, college athletes have the opportunity to capitalize on a career campaign or momentous run. Many have been wondering if Darian Mensah will enter the transfer portal after leading Duke to a conference championship this season, but he may be setting his sights much higher.
As college football enters a period of waiting for bowl season to begin and the College Football Playoff bracket to unfold, numerous awards are presented to the best in the country.
Manny Diaz attacked the transfer portal with vigor last offseason, and there was no bigger acquisition than quarterback Darian Mensah . Duke turned heads when it inked the quarterback out of the transfer portal to an NIL deal worth $8 million over two years.
Duke had high hopes for this season, but those hopes were dashed following a string of losses that have sunk the Blue Devils to a 6-5 record. Ugly losses
Each game presents its own narrative and game plan, as each opponent offers different strengths and weaknesses. That being said, during this week's press
The Blue Devils didn't do anything well offensively, as they were held to a season-low in points and were dragged on their home field by Virginia, 34-17.
Overall, it was an embarrassing and disappointing loss for the Duke Blue Devils , who now have little to no chance of reaching the ACC Championship game.
What was supposed to be one of the most competitive games of the Week 12 slate quickly became apparent how big the gap was between the Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Cavaliers.
The Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Cavaliers face off in a pivotal ACC matchup with major ramifications on the outlook of the conference, with only a few weeks left in the regular season.
Jake Retzlaff set a single-game school record for a quarterback with four rushing touchdown runs and Tulane spoiled the return of Darian Mensah in a 34-27 win against Duke on Saturday night in New Orleans.
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will return to face his former school on Saturday night when the Blue Devils travel to New Orleans to meet Tulane. Mensah passed for 2,723 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions to lead the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and a spot in the American Championship in 2024.
Darian Mensah threw for a career-high 389 yards in his Duke debut, helping the Blue Devils survive a first-half scare and pull away with a 45-17 win over Elon in their season opener Thursday night in Durham, N.C.
Quarterback is the most important position in football, and the money given to top signal-callers — both in the NFL and at the collegiate level — supports that.
The college football quarterback market has officially reached new heights. Duke’s Darian Mensah is set to make $4 million this season, according to Pete Nakos, making him one of the highest-paid signal-callers in the country.
Last year with the Tulane Green Wave, Darian Mensah threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns, along with just six interceptions. Now, Mensah plays for the Duke Blue Devils.
X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN 2025 Duke Preview Duke Offense Breakdown Duke Defense Breakdown Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season - The offense wasn’t along for the ride, but it didn’t exactly hold up its end of the bargain like the defense did.
The Duke Blue Devils have long been known more for their basketball pedigree than football success, but recent changes within the program suggest that perception may soon shift.