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Florida State switched to a 3-3-5 scheme under defensive coordinator Tony White last season. There were improvements to the overall unit from the year before, and one of the key reasons why was freshman defensive lineman Mandrell Desir.
It didn't take long at all for the Miami native to make his mark on the defensive side of the ball for the Seminoles, with him flashing his ability when they defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide to start the season. His power and explosiveness were a constant on the unit all year, and it set up high expectations for his sophomore campaign.
Clark Brooks of On3 certainly has high praise for Desir. In his top 100 player rankings, he placed him at the No. 97 spot.
Desir finished the 2025 season with 30 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss, which led the team all freshman in the ACC. His 6.5 sacks led the team and were also tops for all ACC freshmen, and it was also the most by a freshman in FSU history. Desir registered one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and 24 pressures, which also led the Seminoles' defense.
Luckily for Seminoles, Mandrell and his twin brother Darryll, who also showed promise as a freshman, decided to return after originally entering the transfer portal. Both will be essential for Florida State to take the next step.
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It didn't take long at all for the Miami native to make his mark on the defensive side of the ball for the Seminoles, with him flashing his ability when they defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide to start the season. His power and explosiveness were a constant on the unit all year, and it set up high expectations for his sophomore campaign.
Clark Brooks of On3 certainly has high praise for Desir. In his top 100 player rankings, he placed him at the No. 97 spot.
Desir finished the 2025 season with 30 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss, which led the team all freshman in the ACC. His 6.5 sacks led the team and were also tops for all ACC freshmen, and it was also the most by a freshman in FSU history. Desir registered one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and 24 pressures, which also led the Seminoles' defense.
Luckily for Seminoles, Mandrell and his twin brother Darryll, who also showed promise as a freshman, decided to return after originally entering the transfer portal. Both will be essential for Florida State to take the next step.
Contact/Follow us @FSUWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscience
This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU Football: Mandrell Desir ranked No. 97 on On3's top 100 list
Continue reading...
