Duke’s next-man-up QB with dual-threat polish and room to grow
Mahan enters 2026 as Duke’s anticipated starter, and his appeal is straightforward: he brings a compact, efficient passing profile with real mobility, plus proven production from high school, where he threw for 2,528 yards and 33 total passing touchdowns while adding 988 rushing yards and nine rushing scores in his senior season. Listed as 6-foot-2 and rated 73 in EA SPORTS College Football 26, he looks like a developmental quarterback with athletic upside rather than a finished product. If your team wants a poised, versatile QB who can create plays with his legs, he’s worth watching.
