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.
On3.com rates him the No. 3 running back and No. 21 overall transfer
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.