Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 06-07-2013, 07:25 AM

Twelve years ago the New Orleans Saints took a chance on a speedy, but inexperienced, wide receiver/kick returner and that gamble produced one of the most improbable stories...Michael ... Lewis.

Now they have another winged-foot wonder on the roster that arrived seemingly from out of nowhere.

Wide receiver Saalim Hakim might be the longest shot on the Saints' 89-man roster. He is without question the only player that never started a down at any level of organized football -- high school, junior college and college -- before arriving in the league...

"He can run -- he can really run," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "When a player has a redeeming quality like that ... "

Payton didn't finish his thought...

Even on a field of elite athletes, Hakim stands out. His powerful 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame is conspicuous in the receiver lineup, where his chiseled arms bulge from his white jersey. The vapor trail he leaves during pass routes is eye-catching.

Indeed, Hakim might be the fastest player on the Saints' roster...

Despite being the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim, Hakim never played a down of football until his senior season of high school...

At Tarleton State, Hakim played one season as a reserve receiver and kick returner before bolting for the professional ranks... In 2011, he played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, (for) former (Giants Head Coach) Jim Fassell.

"Once he gets going, he's as fast as anyone I've ever seen on the football field," Fassell told the Dallas Morning News. "You don't find guys like him walking around the streets."

Read more: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com

Duncan basically writes a biopict on the guy, tried to shorten it - but Duncan does a good job of identifying this guy's story...

Joe Morgan may have bigger worries than a DUI...

Now can this guy catch and run routes?!?

06-07-2013, 07:25 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints Twelve years ago the New Orleans Saints took a chance on a speedy, but inexperienced, wide receiver/kick returner and that gamble produced one of the most improbable stories...Michael ... Lewis. Now they have another winged-foot wonder on the roster that arrived seemingly from out of nowhere. Wide receiver Saalim Hakim might be the longest shot on the Saints' 89-man roster. He is without question the only player that never started a down at any level of organized football -- high school, junior college and college -- before arriving in the league... "He can run -- he can really run," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "When a player has a redeeming quality like that ... " Payton didn't finish his thought... Even on a field of elite athletes, Hakim stands out. His powerful 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame is conspicuous in the receiver lineup, where his chiseled arms bulge from his white jersey. The vapor trail he leaves during pass routes is eye-catching. Indeed, Hakim might be the fastest player on the Saints' roster... Despite being the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim, Hakim never played a down of football until his senior season of high school... At Tarleton State, Hakim played one season as a reserve receiver and kick returner before bolting for the professional ranks... In 2011, he played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, (for) former (Giants Head Coach) Jim Fassell. "Once he gets going, he's as fast as anyone I've ever seen on the football field," Fassell told the Dallas Morning News. "You don't find guys like him walking around the streets." Read more: Saalim Hakim could be on fast track to making impact with New Orleans Saints \| NOLA.com Duncan basically writes a biopict on the guy, tried to shorten it - but Duncan does a good job of identifying this guy's story... Joe Morgan may have bigger worries than a DUI... Now can this guy catch and run routes?!? Attached Thumbnails
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