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Az-Zahir Hakim

WR

Az-Zahir Hakim came into the league as a 4th-round selection (96th overall) in 1998, drafted out of San Diego State. He last played in 2006 with LAC, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Last season's 40.1 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 26th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 291 catches for 3,881 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 185#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 4, 96th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2006

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
87.2

97th percentile among WRs

14 games · 50 targets

Role×0.14-0.47
Hands×0.1+2.33
Volume×0.12-0.09
Total EPA×0.22+2.12
EPA/target×0.3+3.50
Yards/target×0.12+3.04

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size14▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands87▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat6▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability94▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share36▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share4▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency100▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DET43.35117147
2005NO54.311344892
2004DET54.610315333
2003DET51.5132151494494
2002DET40.1103375413
2001LAR51.41651150393743
2000LAR65.61619537344
1999LAR87.21444316148

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Az-Zahir Hakim has played in 95 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: LAR (1999–2001), DET (2002–2004), NO (2005), DET (2006).

As a passer he has thrown for 72 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 168 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 291 passes for 3,881 yards and 27 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with LAR: 734 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 87.2, in the 97th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
12
2.0/g
185
31/g
2
Away8
19
2.4/g
429
54/g
6
In division8
14
1.8/g
245
31/g
2
Out of division6
17
2.8/g
369
62/g
6
In wins11
22
2.0/g
442
40/g
7
In losses3
9
3.0/g
172
57/g
1
On grass3
11
3.7/g
216
72/g
2
On turf11
20
1.8/g
398
36/g
6
Indoors9
15
1.7/g
304
34/g
3
Outdoors5
16
3.2/g
310
62/g
5

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTEN1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD—
Week 3ATL2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 4CIN3 rec, 78 yds, 3 TD83.3
Week 5SF2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 6ATL—42.5
Week 8TEN16 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD62.1
Week 9DET2 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD77.1
Week 10CAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 11SF2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 12NO2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 13CAR-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 122 yds, 2 TD88.8
Week 14NO1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 15NYG3 rec, 79 yds, 2 TD69
Week 16CHI2 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 17PHI31 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD46.6

Az-Zahir Hakim — common questions

What position does Az-Zahir Hakim play?
Az-Zahir Hakim is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Az-Zahir Hakim played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Az-Zahir Hakim has played for LAR (1999–2001), DET (2002–2004), NO (2005), DET (2006).
Where did Az-Zahir Hakim go to college?
Az-Zahir Hakim played college football at San Diego State.
When was Az-Zahir Hakim drafted?
Az-Zahir Hakim was selected in round 4, 96th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Az-Zahir Hakim scored?
Az-Zahir Hakim has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 27 receiving).
What is Az-Zahir Hakim's ScoutIndex Rating?
Az-Zahir Hakim rated 43.3 for 2006, the 44th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 1998

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