Duke star quarterback reverses decision to stay at school, enters transfer portal hours before deadline

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Duke star quarterback Darian Mensah changed his mind at the last minute and entered the transfer portal hours before it closed.

Mensah, 20, submitted his paperwork to transfer Friday, just before the midnight deadline for FBS and FCS players to enter. In December, Mensah said he would return to Duke for his redshirt junior season after contemplating declaring for the NFL Draft.

Instead of returning for his second season with the Blue Devils, Mensah will be looking for a new college team.

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Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) looks to throw in the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Dec. 6, 2025. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)

"I’m forever grateful for Duke and the coaching staff. Thank you Duke family for everything. This wasn’t an easy decision, but after talking with my family, I believe it’s in my best interest to enter the transfer portal," Mensah posted to X.

He was reportedly set to enter the second year of a two-year deal that would pay him up to $4 million, according to ESPN. Mensah’s decision to leave Duke on the final day of the transfer portal leaves Duke in a tough position, as they have little available options in the portal to replace him.

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Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) celebrates after the Blue Devils score a touchdown in overtime during the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Dec. 6, 2025. (Bob Donnan/Imagn