Quarterback Darian Mensah returning to Duke next year

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah announced Friday that he will return to the Blue Devils next season.

Mensah, who led Duke to the ACC championship earlier this month, had considered entering the NFL draft. But in a video message he posted on his Instagram account titled “The Decision,” he announced: “Let’s take this back.”

Mensah transferred to Duke from Tulane this past offseason, signing a deal worth $8 million over two years. He immediately elevated the Blue Devils’ offense and posted career highs with 3,646 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and a 68% completion percentage. His total passing yards ranked third in the nation and his passing touchdowns ranked fifth.

In his Instagram video, Mensah said: “This year was everything to me. This team, this locker room, this family welcomed me with open arms… When the odds were against us, we kept fighting. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”