It has been several days, and the FSU coaching staff continues to negotiate with Mandrell and Darryll Desir. The freshmen defensive linemen announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal. It’s a situation that the Florida State fanbase hoped to avoid because they have the potential to be building blocks for the future.
However, as we’re seeing across college football, most teams have starters entering the transfer portal in search of more money or what they perceive as a better opportunity. The thing is, FSU was aware that the twins, especially Mandrell, probably outperformed their initial contract and took the initiative to provide a better opportunity for their sophomore season.