Darian Mensah showcases accuracy but raises concerns over deep-ball range
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has completed 76.8% of his passes this season, with a deep-ball accuracy of 48.6%. Despite this, he has not completed a pass traveling beyond 44 yards this year and has attempted only nine passes of 45 yards or more during his college career. Analysts question whether this limitation should impact his draft prospects as he is considered one of the top passers for the 2027 NFL Draft. Mensah's efficiency raises interesting discussions about quarterback evaluation in the NFL.
- •Mensah's completion percentage is better than recent first-round quarterbacks.
- •He has not attempted any passes beyond 44 yards in 2026.
- •Mensah's deep-ball accuracy slightly trails Tua Tagovailoa's.
- •His passing ability includes notable success on intermediate throws.
- •Analysts debate the significance of his lack of long passes for NFL prospects.
- 3:15 PMCBS Sports — Darian Mensah's historic accuracy hides a curious deep-ball concern but does it matter?
"From Joe Burrow to Joe Milton III, history shows why throwing farther doesn't necessarily equate to throwing better.
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