Khalil Shakir (born February 3, 2000) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Boise State.

High school career

Shakir attended

Vista Murrieta High School Vista Murrieta High School (VMHS) is a comprehensive, four-year high school located in Murrieta, California, United States. It is operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. It opened in August 2003, relieving the overcrowding at Mu ...

in Murrieta, California. He committed to

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to play college football.

College career

Shakir appeared in 10 games with one start as a true freshman at Boise State in 2018. He had 16 receptions for 170 yards with one receiving

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and one rushing. As a sophomore in 2019, he started five of 14 games, recording 63 receptions for 872 yards with six receiving touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns. Shakir started all seven games his junior year in 2020 and had 52 receptions for 719 yards and six touchdowns. Shakir returned to Boise State for his senior season in 2021 and caught 77 passes for 1,117 yards and 7 touchdowns. Shakir got a degree in logistics and business/communications.

Professional career

The

selected Shakir in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the

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. Shakir caught his first touchdown pass in Week 5 against the

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in a 38–3 Buffalo victory.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bioBoise State Broncos bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shakir, Khalil Living people People from Murrieta, California Players of American football from California Sportspeople from Riverside County, California American football wide receivers Boise State Broncos football players 2000 births Buffalo Bills players