As it turns out, all the talk about Mandrell Desir during the offseason wasn’t just empty hype.
The true freshman defensive lineman was thrown into the deep waters almost immediately this season and the Miami native hasn’t just survived, he’s thrived. And everyone is beginning to take notice, including Pro Football Focus.
Highest Graded True Freshman Defensive Tackle This Season:🏹 Mandrell Desir, Florida State: [email protected]/yJtA7phPAF
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 11, 2025
Mandrelll Desir and his twin brother Darryl Desir have both been major contributors this season. Mandrell has shown the ability to be strong against the run while also generating a pass rush from the interior in the 40-plus snaps he’s played this season.
The youth movement has already started
For FSU football to have success this season, the young players were going to have to grow up quickly and they have. The Desir twins are leading the charge on defense and fans can expect an uptick in his snap count as the season goes on because Tony White has high expectations for both players…