BREAKING NEWS: Twin Defensive Ends Darryll and Mandrel Dasir Decommit from Florida State, Shock College Football by Signing with Nebraska Over Alabama, Texas, and More
In a stunning and unprecedented move shaking the very foundations of college football recruiting, elite twin defensive ends Darryll and Mandrel Dasir have officially decommitted from Florida State University and signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The explosive announcement came late Friday night, sending shockwaves through recruiting circles and sparking massive buzz across the NCAA landscape.
The Dasir twins—ranked No. 2 and No. 3 among edge rushers in the 2025 class, respectively—had been long-time pledges to Florida State, giving their verbal commitments in late 2023. Their loyalty to the Seminoles appeared ironclad, especially after multiple visits and deep relationships with the coaching staff. However, sources close to the family indicate a late push by Nebraska Head Coach Marcus O’Sullivan turned the tide.
According to recruiting analyst Trent Wallace of Rivals, “This is the biggest defensive recruiting flip in the past decade. To land both Dasir twins over programs like Alabama, Texas, Georgia, and USC is nothing short of revolutionary for Nebraska.”
What makes this commitment even more striking is the manner in which it unfolded. The Dasirs, 6’6” and 6’5” 250+ pound juggernauts from powerhouse St. Augustine Prep in Jacksonville, Florida, made their joint announcement via a cinematic video filmed at Memorial Stadium under the famed Sea of Red. Donning black alternate Husker uniforms, the twins stood shoulder-to-shoulder and declared, “It’s not about history. It’s about making it.”
Coach O’Sullivan, now in his second season leading the resurgent Nebraska program, has been quietly assembling one of the most aggressive recruiting classes in recent memory. With the addition of the Dasirs, Nebraska now boasts four top-50 national recruits—unheard of since the early 2000s.
Behind the scenes, insiders point to Nebraska’s commitment to player development, NIL structure, and defensive scheme as major factors. “Coach O’Sullivan didn’t just sell a program,” said the twins’ father, Marcus Dasir Sr. “He sold a vision—and he backed it up with data, plans, and purpose.”
Alabama, Texas, and Ohio State were all in the mix deep into the final week. Alabama’s Nick Saban reportedly had a final Zoom call with the brothers the night before their decision, while Texas sent Defensive Coordinator Jabari Scott for an in-home visit just 48 hours prior.
Still, the decision stood: the Dasir brothers are headed to Lincoln.
For Nebraska fans, this commitment marks a pivotal turning point. Once a fallen giant, the Cornhuskers appear to be roaring back into national relevance with one powerful, synchronized step at a time—beginning with two of the most dominant defensive prospects in a generation.
Fall 2025 just got a lot more interesting.
