Khalil Shakir
24-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
39
YDS
611
TD
2
AVG
15.7
TAR
45
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Shakir put up a 208-2,878-20 line in four seasons at Boise State and averaged 96.6 YPG his final two years. He then ran a 4.43 40 at 6-0, 196, with solid marks in the other drills, thus looking like a steal as a 2022 fifth-round pick. Shakir nonetheless spent his rookie year at fourth or fifth on the depth chart and finished the regular season with 161 yards, though he went for 3-75-1 in Week 5 when Isaiah McKenzie was injured and later caught five passes for 91 yards in two playoff games. The Bills still have Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis -- plus they spent a first-round pick on TE Dalton Kincaid -- but they let McKenzie walk in free agency and only added two receivers who are arguably best known for their contributions on special teams (Deonte Harty, Trent Sherfield). That leaves Shakir with a nice shot to win a top-three role in a high-powered offense, which is all the more appealing after Davis failed to capitalize on his own breakout opportunity last season. There's a scenario where Shakir gets the second most targets on the team ... and another scenario where he spends most of the year on the bench again. Read Past Outlooks
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Standing continues to improve
Shakir faces a clearer path to targets in 2024 after the Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Texans on Wednesday, just a few weeks after Gabe Davis signed as a free agent with the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
One would think Bills general manager Brandon Beane has a second move up his sleeve following Wednesday's blockbuster deal, plus Buffalo will almost certainly select one or two wide receivers toward the top of their draft. For the time being, though, Shakir and newcomer Curtis Samuel are the team's top two receivers. Shakir, who is heading into his third NFL season, is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he produced a 39-611-2 receiving line over 17 regular-season games. His fantasy prospects continue to trend upward, especially with Josh Allen's strong arm delivering him the ball.
One would think Bills general manager Brandon Beane has a second move up his sleeve following Wednesday's blockbuster deal, plus Buffalo will almost certainly select one or two wide receivers toward the top of their draft. For the time being, though, Shakir and newcomer Curtis Samuel are the team's top two receivers. Shakir, who is heading into his third NFL season, is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he produced a 39-611-2 receiving line over 17 regular-season games. His fantasy prospects continue to trend upward, especially with Josh Allen's strong arm delivering him the ball.
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Air Yards Per Game
23.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.67% Team Air Yards
8.5%% Team Targets
8.3%Avg Depth of Target
8.7 YdsCatch Rate
86.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.5% Targeted On Route
13.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Khalil Shakir Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 0"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.43 secShuttle Time
4.21 secCone Drill
7.28 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
29.00 in
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Could be team's top wideout in 2024
Shakir is the top wide receiver on Buffalo's depth chart heading into the 2024 NFL Draft after the Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Texans on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Shakir outproduced Diggs over the final 10 games of the 2023 season, racking up 462 receiving yards on 38 targets over that span to Diggs' 422 yards on 80 targets. With Diggs in Houston and Gabe Davis having signed with Jacksonville as a free agent, Shakir is set to open his third NFL season as the top wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen, above newcomers Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins. Buffalo could still add to its wide receiver room via free agency, the draft or another trade.
Shakir outproduced Diggs over the final 10 games of the 2023 season, racking up 462 receiving yards on 38 targets over that span to Diggs' 422 yards on 80 targets. With Diggs in Houston and Gabe Davis having signed with Jacksonville as a free agent, Shakir is set to open his third NFL season as the top wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen, above newcomers Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins. Buffalo could still add to its wide receiver room via free agency, the draft or another trade.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Somehow Shakir lasted all the way until the fifth round of this year's draft where the Bills selected him 148th overall, which could prove to be a steal for the team. However, the Boise State product starts his pro career in a crowded receiver room that features Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis as the clear-cut top duo, with Jamison Crowder, Isaiah McKenzie and Marquez Stevenson also in the mix. Shakir has the ability to emerge as a capable slot option down the road, but his fantasy impact may be limited out of the gate.
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Catches team's only receiving TD
Shakir hauled in seven of nine targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 playoff loss to the Chiefs.
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Returns to game
Shakir (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against Kansas City, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
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Questionable to return
Shakir is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game against Kansas City due to a shoulder injury.
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Steps up in place of Davis
Shakir brought in all three of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 31-17 wild-card win over the Steelers.
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Chance to shine
Shakir's teammate Gabe Davis has been ruled out of Sunday's playoff opener against the Steelers due to a knee injury.
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