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Duke QB Darian Mensah Transfers to Miami
28 Jan
Summary
- Darian Mensah, Duke's starting QB, has settled a legal dispute and entered the transfer portal.
- Mensah is expected to join Miami, ranked 10th among transfer players by On3.
- Duke now faces a three-way competition between Dan Mahan, Walker Eget, and Ari Patu.
Duke's starting quarterback, Darian Mensah, has entered the transfer portal following a legal settlement with the university. Mensah is expected to join Miami, which is looking to build on a successful season. He is considered the 10th-best player available in the transfer portal.
The Blue Devils must now fill a critical leadership void. The competition for the starting quarterback position includes redshirt freshman Dan Mahan, who was a highly-rated recruit and Shrine Bowl selection. Walker Eget, a transfer from San Jose State with two years of starting experience, has also committed to Duke.
Ari Patu, a transfer from Stanford and Northern Alabama, is also in contention. Patu began his college career at Stanford, later transferred to Northern Alabama where he started before suffering an injury, and then played five games for Duke in 2025. The Blue Devils will navigate this quarterback competition to define their trajectory for the 2026 season.
