Breaking News: Twins Darryll and Mandrell Desir Decommit from Florida State, Flip Commitment to South Carolina Over Powerhouse Contenders Georgia, Texas, and Alabama in a Move That Could Reshape the Gamecocks’ Future
The highly touted prospects from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were heavily pursued by powerhouse programs including Georgia, Texas, and Alabama, making their decision to join the Gamecocks a seismic win for head coach Shane Beamer and his staff.
The Desir twins, who play cornerback (Darryll) and wide receiver (Mandrell), have been on the radar of top programs nationwide for the past two years. Known for their exceptional athleticism, versatility, and football IQ, the pair has drawn comparisons to NFL-caliber duos. Darryll is considered one of the top shutdown corners in the 2025 class, while Mandrell boasts elite speed, route-running, and reliable hands that make him a nightmare for opposing secondaries.
Their joint commitment to Florida State in late 2024 was viewed as a major recruiting victory for the Seminoles. However, rumors began circulating in recent weeks that the twins were reconsidering their future, particularly following multiple visits to Columbia and sustained communication with South Carolina’s coaching staff. Those rumors were confirmed today in a dramatic announcement shared via a joint Instagram Live, where the Desir brothers revealed their decision to flip their commitments.
“We’ve thought long and hard about this,” Mandrell said during the broadcast. “Florida State has been great to us, but after visiting South Carolina, talking with Coach Beamer, and feeling the love from that fan base — it just felt like home.”
Darryll echoed his brother’s sentiment: “The coaches made us feel like family, and the opportunity to build something special at South Carolina was too good to pass up. We want to be part of a legacy, not just another name on the depth chart.”
The decision is a massive recruiting coup for South Carolina, who has been steadily climbing the SEC ranks under Beamer’s leadership. With the addition of the Desir twins, the Gamecocks now have one of the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country, vaulting ahead of several more established programs.
“This is a program-changing moment,” said recruiting analyst Mike Farrell. “Beamer just went head-to-head with Georgia, Texas, and Alabama — and won. That’s not supposed to happen, especially not with twins this talented. South Carolina’s future just got a whole lot brighter.”
Beyond the on-field implications, the Desir twins’ commitment sends a message: South Carolina is no longer a secondary choice for elite recruits. With top-tier facilities, growing NIL opportunities, and a coaching staff that emphasizes development and culture, the Gamecocks are positioning themselves as a serious contender in the ultra-competitive SEC.
While Florida State fans are understandably disappointed, the Desir brothers have made it clear that their decision was about more than just football — it was about finding a true home.
With Darryll locking down the secondary and Mandrell lighting up the scoreboard, the Gamecocks may have just secured the foundation for a new era in Columbia.
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