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Duke Star QB Darian Mensah Enters Transfer Portal on Deadline Day

Reports point to Miami as the frontrunner, with Duke’s NIL agreement potentially limiting immediate earnings at a new school.

Overview

  • Mensah announced on social media that he entered the NCAA transfer portal on Jan. 16, just hours before the window closed.
  • He had said in December he would return to Duke after a reported two-year, $8 million arrangement and then reversed course on the final day.
  • Multiple outlets identify Miami as the early favorite to land him, though his destination has not been finalized.
  • ESPN reports Duke holds his exclusive NIL rights, which could require a buyout or other resolution before he can receive revenue at another program.
  • Duke is scrambling for a replacement after backup Henry Belin IV transferred, with reports linking the Blue Devils' interest to former Florida QB DJ Lagway.