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Zahir Mathis
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| No. 9 – Maryland Terrapins | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Imhotep Institute (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Maryland (2025–present) |
Zahir Mathis is an American football defensive end for the Maryland Terrapins.
Early life
[edit]Mathis is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He is a Muslim.[2] At age 14, his mother died from cancer, and he afterwards was raised by his grandmother.[3] Mathis attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School where he played football as a defensive end.[2] As a senior, he posted 30 tackles and three sacks, helping Imhotep to a record of 10–2.[4]
Mathis was invited to the 2025 Under Armour All-America Game.[5] He was highly recruited and received his first offer to play college football in 2021.[6] A consensus four-star recruit, he was ranked by ESPN as the 60th-best player nationally, the top player in the state, and the fifth-best defensive end.[7][1] Mathis initially committed to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes, before withdrawing his commitment in November 2024.[8] He later committed to play for the Maryland Terrapins in February 2025.[7]
College career
[edit]Mathis saw immediate playing time for Maryland as a true freshman in 2025.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Zahir Mathis". Maryland Terrapins.
- ^ a b Linder, Brian (August 25, 2023). "Imhotep's Zahir Mathis has battled through tragedy to become one of the country's top players". PennLive.com.
- ^ Santoliquito, Joseph (November 23, 2023). "A grand plan to follow". The Philadelphia Inquirer. pp. C1, C2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ DiAmore, Isabella (February 5, 2025). "Imhotep edge rusher Zahir Mathis commits to Maryland". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Dohn, Brian (February 5, 2025). "Maryland lands Signing Day pledge from Top247 edge rusher Zahir Mathis, who picked Terps over Florida State". CBS Sports.
- ^ Ralph, Max (November 19, 2024). "Nittany Lions get another shot with one of state's top recruits". The Patriot-News. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Lederman, Eli (February 5, 2025). "Zahir Mathis' signing day pledge gives Maryland record class". ESPN.
- ^ "Imhotep Charter's Zahir Mathis withdraws his commitment to Ohio State, reopens recruitment". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 18, 2024.
- ^ Tucker, Billy (September 29, 2025). "Ranking the top freshmen so far in the 2025 college football season". ESPN.
