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53 Issam Rafidi (He/Him)

Position Linebacker
Height 5-11
Weight 213
Class Senior
Hometown Oak Forest, Ill.
Highschool Oak Forest

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As a Scot
2024
Played all 10 games… Recorded the second-most tackles on the team with 65 and tied for the most tackles for loss with 5.0… Tallied five tackles, including a sack for a loss of three yards against Gustavus Adolphus on Oct. 19.

2023
Appeared in five games… Registered 18 tackles… Recovered a fumble at Hamline on Oct. 28.

2022
Played in four games his debut season… Totaled three tackles and a pass break up… Recorded a solo tackle and a pass break up in the 45-24 win against Minnesota-Morris on Sept 3.

Before Mac
Team captain… Voted defensive player of the game against Sycamore… Honor student.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I like the culture and people here.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you?
It has been very important to me. I love being a part of a place that feels like home for everyone. The bonds that I have made while attending Mac are some of the most important that I have made. Getting a great education while playing football has been a great experience.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
I think being around my teammates has helped shape me into who I am. We all come from different backgrounds and I think that this has helped experience new things in life.

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2022First Year

Linebacker

5'11" 200 lbs

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2023Sophomore

Linebacker

5'11" 200 lbs

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2024Junior

Linebacker

5'11" 200 lbs

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2025Senior

Linebacker

5'11" 213 lbs

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