Arizona Wildcats#21 · RB Ismail Mahdi
92 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-9
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Murphy, TX
Ismail Mahdi is a RB (#21) for Arizona, from Murphy, TX. In the 2026 season he has 72 rushing yards, 36.0 rushing yards per game over 2 games. He has 8.7 fantasy points (PPR), 4.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 18
Rushing TDs 16
Receptions 18
Receiving yards 18
Total TDs 16
Scrimmage yards 18
Efficiency
Yards per carry 14
Yards per catch 15
Fantasy points 18
Receiving usage 18
Carry volume 18
Yards per touch 13
Measurables
Height 4
Weight 5
Frame 5
Experience 17
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2026 season
72
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
12
Carries
6.0
Yards/carry
1
Receptions
5
Receiving yards
Ismail Mahdi career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ARIZ | 2 | 12 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8.7 |
| 2025 | ARIZ | 13 | 133 | 853 | 4 | 17 | 119 | 144.2 |
| 2024 | TXST | 12 | 183 | 991 | 4 | 24 | 195 | 174.6 |
| 2023 | TXST | 13 | 223 | 1331 | 10 | 20 | 275 | 246.6 |
| 2022 | HCU | 8 | 104 | 459 | 1 | 30 | 250 | 114.9 |
| Career | 48 | 655 | 3706 | 19 | 92 | 844 | 689 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Washington State | W 34-24 | 63 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Northern Illinois | W 42-17 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowArizona RB: #21
- ClassSenior
- HometownMurphy, TX
Ismail Mahdi: Arizona RB profile and stats
Ismail Mahdi is a RB (#21) for Arizona, from Murphy, TX. This profile tracks Ismail Mahdi's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Arizona roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Arizona sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Ismail Mahdi in the news
All newsRecapArizona beat Cincinnati 34-7 (Week 5, 2026)Arizona beat Cincinnati 34-7 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and Cincinnati is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapArizona beat Washington State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)Arizona beat Washington State 34-24 at Gesa Field. Now Arizona is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Washington State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ismail Mahdi play for?
Ismail Mahdi plays for Arizona, wearing #21 at RB.
What position does Ismail Mahdi play?
Ismail Mahdi is a RB for Arizona.
How tall is Ismail Mahdi?
Ismail Mahdi is 5-9 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Ismail Mahdi in?
Ismail Mahdi is listed as a senior on the Arizona roster.
Where is Ismail Mahdi from?
Ismail Mahdi is from Murphy, TX.
How many rushing yards does Ismail Mahdi have?
Ismail Mahdi has 72 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.