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. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 95th 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
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology86th percentile among WRs
16 games · 80 targets
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size12▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands95▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat1▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share47▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share1▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency87▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume71▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game51, 1 TD vs NO, 2001 Week 7
- Most rushing yards in a game43 vs LAR, 2003 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game147 on 8 catches, 1 TD vs CAR, 2000 Week 10
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 34 4.3/g | 530 66/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 19 2.4/g | 204 26/g | 0 |
| In division | 8 | 27 3.4/g | 358 45/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 8 | 26 3.3/g | 376 47/g | 1 |
| In wins | 10 | 31 3.1/g | 434 43/g | 2 |
| In losses | 6 | 22 3.7/g | 300 50/g | 2 |
| On grass | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 143 29/g | 0 |
| On turf | 11 | 41 3.7/g | 591 54/g | 4 |
| Indoors | 10 | 35 3.5/g | 550 55/g | 4 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 18 3.0/g | 184 31/g | 0 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NO | 2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | DEN | 5 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD | 81.2 |
| Week 2 | SEA | 6 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 3 | SF | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 40 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 51.9 |
| Week 5 | LAC | 5 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD | 63.1 |
| Week 7 | ATL | 7 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD | 74.5 |
| Week 8 | KC | 4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 56.2 |
| Week 9 | SF | 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 10 | CAR | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 147 yds, 1 TD | 94.8 |
| Week 11 | NYG | 2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 44.2 |
| Week 12 | WAS | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 42.6 |
| Week 13 | NO | 4 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 14 | CAR | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 38 |
| Week 15 | MIN | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 38.6 |
| Week 16 | TB | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 43 |
| Week 17 | NO | — | 43.3 |
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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