How Darian Mensah, ranked 161st, rose to the top of hyped 2023 recruiting class
Miami's star QB was far from a highly-touted recruit.
Darian Mensah, a 161st-ranked high school quarterback, has become a top prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. Initially recruited by Tulane, he defied expectations to lead the Green Wave to an AAC title game berth and a 9-4 finish his sophomore season. In his senior year, Mensah threw for 2,723 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just six interceptions while at Duke.
His unique trajectory, including a year-long absence from college due to California transfer rules, has made his journey from a low-ranked recruit to a Heisman contender remarkable. Now at Miami, Mensah leads the team in completion percentage and has thrown 18 touchdowns, setting himself up for a potential first-round draft pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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