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Darian Mensah’s rise to No. 1 in Josh Pate’s 2026 QB rankings has college football buzzing—before the season even starts. Coming over from Duke, Mensah carries Heisman hype that even outpaces Miami’s past star Carson Beck. Surrounded by elite weapons like Cooper Barkate, Mark Fletcher, and breakout freshman Malachi Toney, Miami’s offense is primed for fireworks—even if the line starts with some freshmen. Pate’s top ten is mostly consensus, but the real talk is about order—and for Miami fans, Mensah’s spot is all they need. Bonus: this list could predict a loaded 2027 NFL draft, with four to five of these QBs potentially going in the first round. Keep an eye on Mensah—he might just be the biggest story of the year.

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