Head coach Jeff Hafley and the Miami Dolphins could have their quarterback of the future in Malik Willis. The signal-caller was a highly-regarded prospect in his draft class, and the Dolphins signed him to a significant contract in NFL free agency.
But it’s also possible the Dolphins will be in position to select one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski predicted the latter to be the case for Miami in his “way-too-early” 2027 NFL mock draft. In Sobleski’s mock, the Dolphins actually held the No. 1 pick.
With that selection, the BR analyst projected the Dolphins to grab new Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah.
“The 21-year-old signal caller blends an enticing skill set that translates well to the NFL. Mensah plays from the pocket with poise under pressure, accuracy and good ball placement at all three levels. He is a mobile quarterback but prefers to sit in the pocket and dissect defenses. Duke was one of the least talented teams among Power 4 programs, yet Mensah elevated the program with his play,” wrote Sobleski.
“The Hurricanes’ roster is loaded with talent to shine a brighter spotlight on Mensah’s game. Expect him to be in more high-leverage moments, where he can display face-of-the-franchise potential ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft.”
Mensah played the past two seasons at Tulane and Duke. With the Blue Devils last season, Mensah broke out with nearly 4,000 passing yards and 34 passing touchdowns.
In January, the quarterback transferred to Miami.
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