Is Ismail Mahdi starting?
Ismail Mahdi is the projected starter at RB for Arizona Wildcats.
Ismail Mahdi is the projected starting RB on a Solid Arizona — 88 OVR.
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The Workhorse
In 2025: 853 rushing yards, 4 rush TD. That's 43% of the team's production at his spot and 88th-percentile production nationally — good for a 88 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #21
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 853 | 4 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Plano East
- Hometown
- Plano, TX
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated offense; 88th-percentile production (×0.95 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 88.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Arizona Wildcats
- 12188Ismail MahdiStarter
- 2381Kedrick Reescano
- 32470Quincy Craig
- 44470Antwan Roberts
- 5055Wesley Yarbrough
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.