Rd 5, Pick 148 (5): WR Khalil Shakir, Boise St

[Straight Hucklebuck]

There we go Bills!

 

I didn’t think he would make it, but enough speed, enough size, enough production.

 

To me, this puts a face lift on the entire draft, getting two weapons for Allen.

 

And as a whole, athletes all around. 

[NickelCity]

Anyone have a link to the ESPN coverage of the pick?

[YoloinOhio]

 

[McBean]

Love it

[SCBills]

Bills saw we were a league low in YAC and signed Crowder and Howard, then drafted Cook and Shakir… Allen should have about 50-100 more easy yards per game in the passing attack with these roster moves. 

[YoloinOhio]

 

[JimBob2232]

Never heard of him.  LOVE THE PICK!!!!!!!!!!

[Ethan in Cleveland]

19 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

I bet if we had drafted Shakir in the 3rd round and Bernard in the 5th round the consensus opinion on this board would be more positive.

Agree!  Now let's get them in camp and on the field. Draft status means nothing now

[Rocky Landing]

"A coach's dream, combining competitive nature, exciting versatility and elite character on and off the field."

 

This is a Beane pick through and through.

[Big Blitz]

Bills Offense Skill Positions Depth Chart:

 

RB:

Singletary

Cook

Duke

Moss

 

WR:

Diggs

Davis

Crowder

McKenzie 

Shakir 

Stevenson

Kummerow

Hodgins

 

TE:

Knox

Howard

Sweeney

Edited April 30, 2022 by Big Blitz

[MAJBobby]

Now get me a Nice IOL in the 6th. Any I am very happy with this draft. 

[Augie]

22 minutes ago, Logic said:

Only gave up one sixth 

 

Classic Beane move…..pick up extra late picks to move around and get your guy! 

[NickelCity]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

Now get me a Nice IOL in the 6th. Any I am very happy with this draft. 

 

I'd like two, honestly.

[Doc Brown]

Let's just pretend Beane drafted Shakir in the 3rd and Bernard in the 5th to make everyone happier.

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Maynard]

Really great pick!!

[Rocky Landing]

5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Carrying seven WRs last season was a luxury that won't likely be repeated this season. And suffice to say there will be some stout competition for those deeper spots. If Shakir shows aptitude at K/PR, we may have seen the last of Stevenson. 

[YoloinOhio]

 

[GolfandBills]

11 minutes ago, NickelCity said:

Anyone have a link to the ESPN coverage of the pick?

You care what those woke ESPN clowns have to say?

[First Round Bust]

25 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

From Burgler’s draft Beast:

STRENGTHS: Polished route runner ... uses hesitation and timing to lull defenders and shake loose at the top of routes ... doesn’t give away his route path too early ... natural hands-catcher and snatches well in stride ... can twist his body to make midair adjustments ... accounted for a first down or touchdown on 75.3 percent of receptions ... quick first step to escape press or threaten defenders after the catch ... much tougher than he looks, and can take hits over the middle while finishing catches ... one of two permanent team captains in 2021, and coaches call him “selfless” and a “true” team guy ... averaged 8.0 yards per punt return (23/184/0) and 23.8 yards per kick return (8/190/0) ... also had 71 carries and five pass attempts over his career ... finished his career No. 5 in school history in catches (208) and No. 4 in receiving yards (2,878). 

WEAKNESSES: Quicker-than-fast, and lacks ideal long speed (doesn’t consistently play up to his timed speed) ... flashes some elusiveness, but missed tackles were infrequent on film ... shorter arms, and needs to add more bulk to his frame ... aggressive NFL cornerbacks will be able to out-muscle him mid-route ... will attempt to trap the ball or run before securing it, leading to easy drops ... has the same number of career drops (20) as touchdown catches (20) ... half-hearted blocker on screens and in the run game. 

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Boise State, Shakir was the H receiver in offensive coordinator Tim Plough’s offense, lining up primarily in the slot. One of the most prolific receivers in school history, he averaged 121.5 all-purpose yards during his junior and senior seasons, which was No. 1 in the Mountain West Conference over that span. While he isn’t a true burner, Shakir skillfully uses gear control to set up defenders and create pockets of separation with his short-area quickness. He has terrific body control, which is evident in his routes, at the catch point and as a ball carrier. Overall, Shakir has average triangle numbers, but he is a crafty route runner with excellent hand-eye coordination and adjustment skills. He projects best in the slot and can handle return responsibilities. 

GRADE: 4th Round

just to add...father was career USMC Master SGT, moved around of course, have to like his inherited sense of responsibility and discipline...