Ismail Mahdi

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Ismail Mahdi
Texas State Bobcats–No. 21
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Major Exercise and Sports Science
Personal information
Born: (2003-05-28) May 28, 2003 (age 20)
Kenya
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Plano East
(Plano, Texas)
Career highlights and awards

Ismail Mahdi (born May 28, 2003) is a Kenyan American football running back for the Texas State Bobcats. Mahdi began his college career with Houston Christian before transferring to Texas State in 2023.

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Early life and high school career

Mahdi was born on May 28, 2003, in a refugee camp in Kenya. [1] In late 2003, Mahdi and his family would migrate to the United States, residing in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. [2] Mahdi attended Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas. As a junior, he totaled 1,607 yards and 15 touchdowns. [3] As a senior, Mahdi rushed for 1,362 yards and 14 touchdowns, before his season was ended due to a knee injury. [4] He committed to play college football at Houston Christian University.

College career

Houston Christian

As a freshman, Mahdi recorded 568 rushing yards, 333 receiving yards, and five total touchdowns, being named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award. [5] After the season, he entered the transfer portal.

Texas State

Following his decision to transfer to Texas State University, Mahdi led the FBS in all-purpose yards through five games, recording 934 total yards. [6] [7] In the first game of the season against Baylor, Mahdi tallied 83 yards rushing and two total touchdowns, in a 42–31 upset win. [8] Against Nevada, he rushed for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns. [9] The following week, Mahdi returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, while also rushing for three touchdowns, helping lead Texas State to a 50–36 victory over Southern Mississippi. [10] As a result of his performance, he was named the Hornung Award National Player of the Week. [11] [12]

College statistics
SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Houston Christian Huskies
2022 81044594.41302508.32
Texas State Bobcats
2023 132231,3316.0102027513.81
Career213271,7905.5115052510.53

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References

  1. ↑ "Ismail Mahdi: From Refugee Camp to College Football Star". BVM Sports. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  2. ↑ ""Who is that guy?" Mahdi is Introducing Himself to the College Football World". Texas State Athletics. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. ↑ Kretzschmar, Rick (2021-09-22). "Angles have been key for Plano East RB Ismail Mahdi, 6A's rushing leader". Dallas News. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  4. ↑ "Plano East loses star running back Ismail Mahdi, quarterback Drew DeVillier to injuries". Dallas News. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  5. ↑ "FB: Mahdi Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist". Houston Christian University Athletics. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  6. ↑ "Texas State's Ismail Mahdi leads FBS in all-purpose yardage, Bobcats off to best start since '05". KXAN Austin. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  7. ↑ Michalowski, George (2023-10-02). "GJ Kinne Won the Lottery with Addition of Elite RB Ismail Mahdi". The Portal Report. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  8. ↑ Ciardello, Keff. "Texas State's Ismail Mahdi scores Bobcats' first two touchdowns of the season in first win". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  9. ↑ "Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35–24". AP News. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  10. ↑ "Ismail Mahdi scores four times and Texas State holds off Southern Miss in 50–36 shootout". AP News. 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  11. ↑ "Louisville Sports Commission – Louisville Knows Sports » WEEK 5: Players from Four Different Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll" . Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  12. ↑ Ciardello, Keff (October 3, 2023). "Texas State seeks 5–1 start behind Ismail Mahdi's strong start to the season". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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