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What's happening with Darian Mensah
NFL evaluators reportedly see this year's quarterback class as thin, with Dante Moore and Darian Mensah viewed as the clear top prospects. Arch Manning and several other eligible passers are seen as players who could boost their stock by staying in school another year rather than entering the draft early.
Darian Mensah has emerged as a leading Heisman Trophy contender heading into Week 6, ranked second nationally with +500 odds in PFF's latest rankings. His performance for Miami has put him behind only Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, underscoring his growing impact on the Hurricanes' season.
Darian Mensah didn't put up gaudy numbers in Miami's win over Clemson, but reports praised the way he controlled the offense, directing the attack with poise and decisiveness. That command of the huddle and the game plan is seen as a key step toward the Hurricanes reaching their full potential this season.
Darian Mensah quarterbacked No. 4 Miami to a lopsided road win at Clemson, helping the Hurricanes stay unbeaten. The offense clicked behind Mensah while Miami's defense smothered Clemson's running game. The performance further established Miami as a legitimate contender with Mensah steering the attack.
NFL scouts are reportedly unimpressed with the 2027 quarterback draft class, suggesting several eligible passers—aside from top prospects Dante Moore and Darian Mensah—would be better off returning to college for another season, including Arch Manning.
Jeremiah Smith leads PFF's Week 6 Heisman Trophy rankings at +100 after grading 94.9, with Miami's Darian Mensah next at +500 and Notre Dame's CJ Carr also featured.
PFF's updated 2027 draft quarterback rankings after five college weeks highlight Darian Mensah, Julian Sayin and CJ Carr as among the top-graded passers so far.
Darian Mensah threw a 61-yard touchdown and added a 34-yard rushing score as No. 4 Miami routed Clemson 41-13, its first win at Memorial Stadium since 2010. Dabo Swinney praised Mensah afterward, suggesting he could be the NFL Draft's top pick.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah didn't post eye-popping stats against Clemson, but his command of the offense showed the mentality of a top-tier passer.