Darian Mensah is college football’s highest-paid player in 2026
Miami transfer and Hurricanes quarterback tops On3 Sports' NIL valuations for 2026.
After transferring from Duke earlier this year, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah is the highest-paid player in college football in 2026, with an NIL valuation of $6.5 million, according to On3 Sports. The valuation puts Mensah atop On3's rankings of player NIL market values for the 2026 season.