One-Time Ohio State DE Pledge Signs With Other B1G Program

One-time Ohio State pledge Zahir Mathis, a four-star DE out of Philly, announced his commitment to Maryland during the late signing period:

BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Zahir Mathis has Committed to Maryland, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’6 230 EDGE from Philadelphia, PA chose the Terrapins over Florida State

Was previously Committed to Ohio Statehttps://t.co/0XUGIckKJ4 pic.twitter.com/u4HN2X3UFY

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 5, 2025

Mathis, who saw his rankings fall outside the top 100, also considered Florida State and Michigan (where he was once believed to be visiting but never did.)

Maryland finished with the 8th best class in the B1G for 2025.