Ismail Mahdi

Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Starts in scrimmage Saturday
August 9, 2025
Mahdi was the starter in Arizona's scrimmage on Saturday, Justin Spears of Tucson.com reports.
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Mahdi is expected to split carries with Kedrick Reescano in the backfield, but the fact that he started over the latter might be telling. Arizona opens its season against Hawaii on Aug. 30, so there's plenty of time to determine who will be the starter at running back in the first game of the regular season. Mahdi spent last season at Texas State, where he carried the ball 183 times for 991 yards and four touchdowns.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Mahdi is coming off a breakout campaign for the Bobcats in which he amassed 1,331 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground as well as 20 catches for 275 yards and a score through the air. He'll return to what should now be one of the better offensive backfields in the Sun Belt with the addition of 2023 Sun Belt Player of the Year Jordan McCloud at quarterback. Those two pose a terrifying threat to opposing defenses, especially in option scenarios where they can both use their legs. They'll benefit each other, as McCloud's presence will make defenses respect the pass, opening lanes for Mahdi and vice versa. UTEP transfer tailback Deion Hankins, who elected to join the Bobcats for his final year of eligibility, could eat into a handful of Mahdi's carries. However, he's still expected to receive the lion's share of snaps at running back and should once again be one of the most dynamic runners in the Sun Belt.
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Likely to split carries
August 2, 2025
Mahdi is expected to split carries during the upcomg season, Jason Scheer of 247Sports.com reports.
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Joining the Wildcats
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December 21, 2024
Mahdi has announced his commitment to Arizona, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
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Plans to enter portal
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December 9, 2024
Mahdi plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.
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Runs wild in Week 14
December 2, 2024
Mahdi totaled 20 carries for 147 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 45-38 win versus South Alabama.
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Decent day in loss
November 25, 2024
Mahdi recorded 15 rushes for 58 yards and caught all three targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 52-44 loss versus Georgia State.
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