Hakim Akbar was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.
36 Facts About Hakim Akbar
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Hakim Akbar has been a member of the St Louis Rams, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Calgary Stampeders.
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Hakim Akbar was born the son of Kenneth and Rasheeda Hakim Akbar on August 11,1980, in Riverside, California.
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Hakim Akbar attended Riverside Polytechnic High School, where he was selected All-California Interscholastic Federation, all-county and all-league pick while registering 91 tackles, with six interceptions, three fumble recoveries and seven forced fumbles as a senior.
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Hakim Akbar received eight votes in Long Beach Press Telegram's 'Best in the West' poll and was named to the Tacoma News Tribune's 'Western 100' team.
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Hakim Akbar was rated the eighth-best defensive back in the Western Region by Prep Star.
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Hakim Akbar was a three-year letterman at the University of Washington.
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Hakim Akbar played in 33 games, including 26 consecutive starts at safety.
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Hakim Akbar proved to be a versatile player, starting at both Strong and Free safety.
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Hakim Akbar had four interceptions for a total of 52 yards.
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Hakim Akbar recorded five fumble recoveries and forced two fumbles.
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Hakim Akbar played in all 11 games at Free safety, starting the final four games of the season.
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Hakim Akbar ranked third on the team with 59 tackles.
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Hakim Akbar was named team Co-Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year by KOMO 1000 AM.
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Hakim Akbar was switched to Strong safety before the start of season and started all 11 games.
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Hakim Akbar finished fourth on the team with 69 tackles, including three tackles-for-loss.
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Hakim Akbar led the team with 97 tackles, including five for losses.
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Hakim Akbar intercepted two passes for 31 yards and deflected six others.
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Hakim Akbar lined up at Strong safety for the first eight games before shifting to free safety when teammate and friend Curtis Williams suffered a career-ending spinal cord injury.
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Hakim Akbar recorded double-digit tackles in four games during the season and set a career-high with 19 tackles against Oregon State.
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Hakim Akbar chose to forgo his senior season and enter the 2001 NFL draft.
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Hakim Akbar was a second-day selection, taken in the fifth round by the New England Patriots.
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Hakim Akbar was released by the team in March 2002.
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Hakim Akbar played on Special teams in six games for the Super Bowl champion Patriots.
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Hakim Akbar played special teams and recorded two tackles against the San Diego Chargers.
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Hakim Akbar recorded one tackle on special teams in Atlanta.
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In November 2001, Hakim Akbar suffered a spinal injury and nearly died.
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On March 26,2002, Hakim Akbar was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.
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Hakim Akbar was signed by the St Louis Rams on November 5,2002.
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Hakim Akbar played in four games for the Rams, playing on Special teams.
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Hakim Akbar finished the season with two Special teams tackles.
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Hakim Akbar made his Rams debut and recorded a special teams tackle at Philadelphia.
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Hakim Akbar was waived by the team on August 31,2003.
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On December 11,2003, Hakim Akbar was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but only spent five days there before being signed to the active roster of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Hakim Akbar then spent the final two weeks of the season on the inactive list after being signed off the Tampa Bay practice squad on December 16,2003, by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Hakim Akbar was released by the Jaguars on September 7,2004.