The development of Hurricanes quarterback Mensah has all the makings of an inspiring success story. A proven competitor, Mensah has successfully navigated two different programs, elevating his game at each stop. After a standout tenure starring at Tulane, he transferred to Duke, where he asserted his dominance by leading the ACC in both passing yards and passing touchdowns.

The defining factor in Mensah’s success at every level is his ball security. In a sport where turnovers are devastatingly costly, having a quarterback who prides himself on protecting the football is a proven winning formula. One thing Mensah has to improve on is holding on to the football. He logged eight fumbles last season at Duke.

With an elite group of skill-position weapons surrounding him, the Hurricanes will be incredibly difficult to defeat if Mensah continues to keep mistakes to a minimum. If he can successfully guide the Hurricanes back to a national championship, he won’t just insert himself into the Heisman Trophy conversation but firmly cement his status as a top quarterback prospect for the next level.