TUSCALOOSA, AL – In a stunning turn of events that has shaken the college football recruiting world, elite twin defensive ends Darryll and Mandrell Desir have officially flipped their commitment from Florida State and signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide. The dynamic duo chose Alabama over a host of top programs, including Penn State, Nebraska, Miami, and Oregon, delivering a monumental recruiting win for head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff.
The 4-star brothers out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had been long-time Florida State pledges, often vocal about their admiration for the Seminoles. However, after a late official visit to Tuscaloosa and a final push from Alabama’s defensive staff, the Desir twins shocked the recruiting world by announcing their decision in a nationally broadcast commitment ceremony streamed live on ESPN.
“We had to go where we could be developed into the best versions of ourselves,” said Mandrell during the announcement. “And that place is Alabama. The legacy, the coaching, the competition—everything just felt right.”
Darryll followed up with a strong statement of his own:
“This is about dominating at the next level. Alabama breeds greatness, and we’re ready to be a part of that.”
Standing at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds each, the Desir twins bring a rare combination of power, speed, and coordination that makes them nightmares for offensive linemen. Known for their relentless motor and freak athleticism, they have racked up dozens of sacks and quarterback hurries in their high school careers and have often been compared to the Bosa brothers for their synchronized playing style and destructive force on the edge.
“Getting one of these guys would’ve been a massive win. Getting both? That’s the kind of move that changes a defense,” said a recruiting insider from 247Sports. “They’re fast, physical, and play with a chip on their shoulder. Alabama just got two future stars—and stole them right from under Florida State.”
Florida State fans are understandably reeling from the unexpected decommitment, especially given how instrumental the twins were expected to be in the Seminoles’ 2025 recruiting class. Their flip is a major blow, while for Alabama, it’s a thunderous exclamation point in a recruiting cycle that has already seen the Tide land multiple top-tier prospects.
Penn State, Nebraska, and Miami all made serious late efforts to lure the twins, reportedly offering significant NIL packages and highlighting immediate starting opportunities. But in the end, Alabama’s defensive tradition, elite coaching staff, and championship pedigree sealed the deal.
This commitment pushes Alabama’s 2025 class even higher in national rankings, solidifying it as one of the deepest and most balanced groups in the country. With the Desir twins now locked in, the Crimson Tide’s defensive future just got a whole lot scarier.
Brace yourself, SEC. The Desir brothers are coming—and they’re bringing double trouble to Tuscaloosa.
