
Maryland's Towering Freshman EDGE with Explosive Upside
At 6'6" and 230 lbs, sophomore EDGE Zahir Mathis brings elite length, Philly-bred toughness, and high-motor intensity to Maryland's front, fresh off a true freshman campaign with 28 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 4.5 sacks in 2025[1][6]. A former Ohio State commit who flipped to the Terps, his bendy pass-rush moves and non-stop pursuit make him a nightmare for O-lines—perfect for teams needing a developmental star with NFL traits and zero major injury flags. Why care? He's raw rocket fuel ready to erupt in the Big Ten.





