CORAL GABLES, Fla. - University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has been named to the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2026, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday.

Mensah is one of 30 quarterbacks nationally selected to the prestigious list, which recognizes the nation's top performers at the position and identifies candidates for the 2026 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.

In his first season with the Hurricanes, Mensah has established himself as one of the nation's premier quarterbacks, helping lead Miami to an 8-1 record through its first nine games. The San Luis Obispo, Calif., native has completed 212 of 276 passes (76.8 percent) for 2,694 yards and 28 touchdowns against just two interceptions.

The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's top college quarterback. The 30-player QB Class will be narrowed to semifinalists Nov. 17, with three finalists announced Nov. 24. The winner will be revealed Dec. 11 during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.

Fan voting is also underway through Nov. 15, with fans able to support Mensah by liking his official graphic on the Davey O'Brien Award social media accounts.

Miami returns to Hard Rock Stadium Saturday, Nov. 14, for a Homecoming matchup against Duke. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, with ABC set to televise the contest.

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