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Zahir Mathis, top-50 2025 prospect, names 3 SEC options in top 5
By Andrew Olson
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Zahir Mathis has already picked up 26 scholarship offers over a year out from signing. On Tuesday, Mathis narrowed the focus of his recruitment to 5 teams, including 3 SEC options.
South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas made the cut for the elite edge defender from Philadelphia. Mathis is also currently considering Florida State and Ohio State.
This the 5 ?. @recruit_access @cy_woodland @RivalsFriedman @BrianDohn247 @SWiltfong247 pic.twitter.com/pn2xUEwxVG
— Zahir Mathis (@ZahirMathis5) October 31, 2023
A standout of Imhotep Institute, Mathis is listed as measuring 6-6 and 225 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Mathis is rated 4-stars, the No. 1 player in the state of Pennsylvania, No. 5 edge defender and No. 41 prospect overall in the Class of 2025.
Mathis had a top 12 in August that also included Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Penn State, Texas A&M and USC. Texas only recently extended a scholarship offer.
After a great conversation with @CoachK_FBCoach I am blessed to say I have received another offer from The University of Texas. @cy_woodland #Texastough pic.twitter.com/DqgpcdmkyI
— Zahir Mathis (@ZahirMathis5) October 25, 2023
Tennessee has been recruiting Mathis for over a year. South Carolina got him on campus for a visit in June.
Beyond blessed to have receive an offer from The University of Tennessee. @CoachTimBanks @CoachCaprice @cy_woodland #GBO #Govols? pic.twitter.com/dhYiFwjtm4
— Zahir Mathis (@ZahirMathis5) September 5, 2022
Had a great time at University of South Carolina. @cy_woodland @CoachSterlLuc @CoachSBeamer pic.twitter.com/mDH4p3VlKR
— Zahir Mathis (@ZahirMathis5) June 9, 2023
Fans can get a preview of what Mathis would bring to the SEC by checking out his 2023 midseason highlights below, via Hudl:
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