# RED-HOT: Miami Hurricanes' Darian Mensah DOMINATES Early, Is He a Top NFL Draft Pick?

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Published: 2026-09-23T10:44:46+00:00
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Miami Hurricanes’ Darian Mensah is off to a blazing start, boasting more touchdowns than incompletions through his first three games. Is this transfer sensation destined to be a first-round NFL Draft pick? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down Mensah’s journey from Tulane to Duke to Miami, evaluating his elite accuracy, smooth footwork, and pro-ready pocket awareness. They scrutinize his above-average but not elite arm strength and debate how his functional athleticism compares to current NFL quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. Key discussion points include whether Mensah’s statistical dominance can withstand tougher defenses on Miami’s schedule, how his unique NCAA path and repeated transfers reflect on his leadership and intangibles, and which NFL franchises might covet his skill set. With an 83.5 grade—just into first-round territory—Mensah emerges as one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in the upcoming draft class.

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