Ismail Mahdi
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
145
YDS
773
TD
3
YDS
125
TD
0
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
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.
ANALYSIS
Mahdi fumbled in the third quarter of the Bobcats' previous game and was benched. He received an abnormally small workload in Week 11, notching fewer than 12 carries for the first time since Week 2. Instead, Texas State relied on Deion Hankins (16 carries for 117 yards) and Brad Jackson (17 carries for 126 yards) in the run game.
Mahdi fumbled in the third quarter of the Bobcats' previous game and was benched. He received an abnormally small workload in Week 11, notching fewer than 12 carries for the first time since Week 2. Instead, Texas State relied on Deion Hankins (16 carries for 117 yards) and Brad Jackson (17 carries for 126 yards) in the run game.
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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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Another 100-yard game
Mahdi tallied 25 carries for 139 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 24-14 defeat against Old Dominion.
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Returns to form
Mahdi totaled 17 carries for 164 yards and caught their only target for one yard during Saturday's 41-9 win versus Arkansas State.
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Splits carries in win
Mahdi posted 12 carries for 36 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-17 victory versus Troy.
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Struggles continue
Mahdi compiled 17 rushes for 57 yards and reeled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 40-39 loss versus Sam Houston State.
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