Three-star defensive line prospect Mandrell Desir signed with Florida State on Wednesday.
One half of the twin-duo from Miami (Fla.) Norland High School, Mandrell committed to Florida State alongside his brother Darryll on Nov. 10.
At 6-3 and 235 pounds, Mandrell is considered to be the No. 94 ranked prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 35 ranked prospect at his position by Rivals.
Like his twin brother, Mandrell first visited Florida State unofficially in early March, where they both left their visit with an offer from the Seminoles. While they intended to officially visit, communication died down between the two parties and Mandrell committed to UCF on July 5.
With Florida State needing to add additional depth at a key position, communication picked back up between the Seminoles and Desir in October. Mandrell remained committed to UCF until Nov. 8, when both he and his brother decommitted from the Knights. Mandrell committed to Florida State a few days later and has remained committed since. His only other visit was his official visit on Nov. 23.
Despite changes to the defensive coaching staff and potentially more on the way, Desir has remained locked in with the Seminoles.
Osceola Recruiting Analyst Charles Fishbein on Desir: "Mandrell is probably going to grow and end up as a defensive tackle in college. He does not have the upside of his brother Darryl. He makes plays but his brother is quicker off the ball. He is also able to run better in space."
Osceola Recruiting Analyst Pat Burnham on Desir: "He is listed as a defensive end prospect. But he lines up at defensive tackle in high school and that is where I project him to play in college. He uses good leverage when taking on blockers but needs to be more violent with his hands. Needs to improve on getting separation from blockers and getting off blocks. Don't see much in the way of change of direction or chasing the ball so it is hard to make an evaluation in those areas. Looks like a solid prospect in a defensive system that allows their defensive tackles to get up field and disrupt the line of scrimmage."
