Ismail Mahdi
Doubtful
Injury Transfer Portal
Est. Return 1/3/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
183
YDS
991
TD
4
YDS
195
TD
2
2024 Rush/Rec Projections
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. Read Past Outlooks
Plans to enter portal
Mahdi plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he enters the transfer portal, giving himself a choice to finish off his collegiate career for whichever suitor he would like. For two seasons with Texas State, he established himself as a great running back and a good option out wide, a two-way prowess that should garner more than enough interest for him.
Mahdi has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he enters the transfer portal, giving himself a choice to finish off his collegiate career for whichever suitor he would like. For two seasons with Texas State, he established himself as a great running back and a good option out wide, a two-way prowess that should garner more than enough interest for him.
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Runs wild in Week 14
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
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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Pair of scores in win
Mahdi totaled three carries for 13 yards and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 58-3 win against Southern Miss.
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Sees decreased workload
Mahdi notched nine rushes for 45 yards and reeled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 38-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.
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Benched after fumble
Mahdi totaled 14 carries for 82 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 17 yards during Tuesday's 23-17 defeat versus Louisiana.
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