Bill Belichick sees NFL-level challenge in Duke QB Darian Mensah
Posted Nov 19, 2025
Bill Belichick didn’t hesitate to identify the biggest challenge UNC faces against Duke: quarterback Darian Mensah, who reportedly is the highest-paid quarterback in the country and has put up the numbers to back it up. Mensah, a Tulane transfer, has thrown for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns this season while completing nearly 68% of his passes.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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