Ismail Mahdi Explained

Ismail Mahdi
School:Texas State Bobcats
Currentnumber:21
Currentposition:Running back
Class:Sophomore
Major:Exercise and Sports Science
Pastschools:
Bowlgames:
Highschool:Plano East
(Plano, Texas)
Birth Date:28 May 2003
Birth Place:Kenya
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:180
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Espn:5084798

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.

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
GP Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Houston Christian Huskies
20228 1044594.41 302508.32
Texas State Bobcats
2023132231,3316.0102027513.81
Career 21 327 1,790 5.5 11 50 525 10.5 3

References

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

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