Duke quarterback Darian Mensah reportedly signs record $8 million NIL deal after transferring from Tulane

Darian Mensah, a quarterback who transferred from Tulane to Duke, may have secured the largest NIL deal in college football history. Reports suggest his contract is worth $8 million over two years, averaging $4 million annually. Mensah had a successful season at Tulane, throwing for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns. His transfer to Duke follows the departure of their starting quarterback, Maalik Murphy, to the transfer portal. While there are no official figures for NIL deals, Mensah's reported contract surpasses previous amounts for college football players. Other players, like John Mateer, are believed to have similar deals, but none have been confirmed at Mensah's level.