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Darian Mensah is college football’s highest-paid player in 2026

Miami transfer and Hurricanes quarterback tops On3 Sports' NIL valuations for 2026.

Published Aug 27, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

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.