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Arkansas football to host transfer running back for visit

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Texas State transfer running back Ismail Mahdi is expected to arrive Monday for an official visit to Arkansas.

He is expected to leave Tuesday

Mahdi, 5-9 and 187 pounds, led the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,169 in 2023.

He rushed for 991 yards and had 195 receiving yards with 6 total touchdowns this season. He was a two-time All-Sun Belt First Team selection.

Mahdi played at Houston Christian prior to Texas State and rushed for 568 yards and 2 touchdowns in eight games, along with 32 receptions for 333 yards. Mahdi has one year of eligibility remaining.