Overview
- Mensah announced his decision on social media late Friday, reversing a December pledge to return and filing just before the portal window closed.
- Multiple outlets report Miami as the early favorite, with Tennessee and Ole Miss also monitoring the market for a proven starter.
- Mensah is tied to a reported two-year, $8 million Duke deal, and ESPN reports the agreement may grant Duke exclusive NIL rights that could affect revenue-sharing at a new school.
- The timing leaves Duke scrambling at quarterback with few options available after backup Henry Belin IV entered the portal and committed to Missouri State.
- The 6-foot-3 quarterback led Duke to the ACC title in 2025, throwing for 3,973 yards with 34 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he retains two years of eligibility.