Skip to main content
Advertising

Get to Know: Saalim Hakim

Getting to Know WR/KR Saalim Hakim

WR/KR Saalim Hakim went undrafted out of Tarleton State in 2011.
1 / 10

WR/KR Saalim Hakim went undrafted out of Tarleton State in 2011.

Before attending Tarleton State he was a standout at Palomar College, a community college in California.
2 / 10

Before attending Tarleton State he was a standout at Palomar College, a community college in California.

His primary sport growing up was soccer.
3 / 10

His primary sport growing up was soccer.

Before joining the Jets, Hakim played for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. He also had a stop with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.
4 / 10

Before joining the Jets, Hakim played for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. He also had a stop with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.

His brother, Az-Zahir, was a wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.
5 / 10

His brother, Az-Zahir, was a wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.

Hakim is possibly fastest guy in the Jets locker room, clocking in at 4.22 seconds in the 40 during his pro day. RB Chris Johnson clocked in at 4.24, a combine record. The two have talked about racing at one point, but have not selected a date.
6 / 10

Hakim is possibly fastest guy in the Jets locker room, clocking in at 4.22 seconds in the 40 during his pro day. RB Chris Johnson clocked in at 4.24, a combine record. The two have talked about racing at one point, but have not selected a date.

Hakim's favorite movie is "Rush Hour 2" because he is a big Chris Tucker fan.
7 / 10

Hakim's favorite movie is "Rush Hour 2" because he is a big Chris Tucker fan.

At Palomar College, Hakim majored in child development.
8 / 10

At Palomar College, Hakim majored in child development.

Hakim is a big fan of Madden, the NFL video game.
9 / 10

Hakim is a big fan of Madden, the NFL video game.

If he were not playing football, Hakim said he would most likely be a real estate agent.
10 / 10

If he were not playing football, Hakim said he would most likely be a real estate agent.

Advertising
This Ad will close in 3
Advertising

Related

gallery

Gallery | Photos from Plainedge vs. Division Ave Flag Football Game

See the best photos from the New York girls flag matchup between Plainedge and Division Ave High Schools.
gallery

Gallery | All the Best Photos from Week 1 of Offseason Workouts

See the best photos of the Jets during week 1 of the voluntary offseason workout program.
gallery

Gallery | Jets Launch New Jersey Unified High School Flag Football League

The Jets, in collaboration with Special Olympics New Jersey, launched a Unified High School Flag Football League that includes four New Jersey high schools who will compete in the new league. The Jets hosted a kickoff clinic for all participants at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Wednesday and each team participated in a number of drills and also received uniforms, footballs, flag belts, and practice jerseys along with hope that this league serves as a pilot for the state to offer Unified Flag Football as an official sport for high schools in the future. See below for the best photos from the event.
gallery

Gallery | Best of the Jets During Wednesday's Offseason Workout

See images of the players working out on the field during the voluntary portion of the offseason program.
gallery

Gallery | Photos from the Girls Flag Matchup Between Half Hollow Hills & Hauppauge 

See photos from the New York Girls Flag game between Half Hollow Hills & Hauppauge.
gallery

Gallery | Jets Return to the Field for Offseason Workouts

See images of the Jets players working out during the voluntary portion of the offseason program.
gallery

Jets Legacy Collection Uniform Photo Gallery

See Jets players in every combination of the Legacy Collection uniforms.
gallery

Gallery | Jets Arrive for the First Day of Offseason Workouts

See photos of players arriving at 1 Jets Drive for the first day of 2024 offseason workouts.
gallery

Gallery | Best of Metuchen vs. Plainfield Girls Flag Football Game 

See the best images from the girls flag matchup between Metuchen and Plainfield High School at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.
gallery

Gallery | Top Photos from the Girls Flag Football Game Between Syosset & Port Washington 

See the best photos from the New York girls flag matchup at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center between Syosset and Port Washington High School.
gallery

Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 Prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

See NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
gallery

Gallery | Jets Host Inaugural Girls High School Flag Football Invitational

The Jets hosted the Inaugural Girls Flag Football Invitational presented by Nike at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Saturday. Eight high school teams from New York City and New Jersey participated in a modified three game pool-style tournament. The winner of each pool competed in a final championship game, with the winning school receiving a trophy and invitation to attend the Jets pre-season Play Football game.
Advertising