Darian Mensah, QB, Miami (FL): 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
Darian Mensah |
|
Position |
Quarterback (QB) |
|
Number |
10 |
|
Class |
Redshirt Junior |
|
School |
Miami (FL) |
|
Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 205 lbs |
|
Hometown / HS |
San Luis Obispo, Calif. / Saint Joseph HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Passing Stats
|
**Season** |
**Team** |
**G** |
**Cmp** |
**Att** |
**Pct** |
**Yds** |
**Y/A** |
**TD** |
**Int** |
|
2024 |
Tulane |
13 |
189 |
287 |
65.9 |
2,723 |
9.5 |
22 |
4 |
|
2025 |
Duke |
14 |
334 |
500 |
66.8 |
3,973 |
7.9 |
34 |
6 |
|
**Total** |
**27** |
**523** |
**787** |
**66.5** |
**6,696** |
**8.5** |
**56** |
**10** |
Rushing Stats
|
**Season** |
**Team** |
**Att** |
**Yds** |
**Avg** |
**TD** |
|
2024 |
Tulane |
43 |
-21 |
-0.5 |
0 |
|
2025 |
Duke |
58 |
-22 |
-0.4 |
1 |
|
Total |
101 |
-43 |
-0.4 |
1 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on athletic history and current developmental trajectory.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.75 – 4.84s
- Vertical Jump: 30.5″ – 32.5″
- Broad Jump: 9’6″ – 9’10”
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.30 – 4.40s
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.08 – 7.20s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Mensah has taken a fascinating path to national stardom, initially breaking out as a surgical distributor at Tulane before transferring to Duke for the 2025 season. In Durham, Mensah commanded a prolific aerial attack, slinging 34 touchdowns against just 6 interceptions while eclipsing the 3,900-yard mark. Seeking to cap off his collegiate career on the biggest stage, the dynamic passer moved to Coral Gables to replace Carson Beck as the presumptive savior of the Miami Hurricanes’ offense.
Key Strengths
- Ball Placement and Efficiency: Demonstrates rare touch and pinpoint accuracy across all three levels of the field, maintaining a completion percentage above 65% across two completely separate offensive systems.
- Statistical Security: Operates with profound structural discipline and high-level field vision, throwing 56 career touchdowns to just 10 interceptions despite handling high volume.
- Calm Pocket Poise: Features traditional, effortless mechanics; stands tall against the rush and confidently cycles through standard progression layers without visual panic.
Developmental Focus
While Mensah handles pocket navigation efficiently, he lacks true dynamic dual-threat mobility, often racking up negative rushing totals due to sacks. Pro evaluators will closely analyze how his strictly rhythmic playing style handles heavy, immediate interior pressure structures at Miami, and will look for him to show more sudden improvisational execution when things break down.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
Brian Bosarge:
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*