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Former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed Scores Electric Touchdown Against The Panthers

Zachary McKinnell

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Caesars Superdome
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Caesars Superdome / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is already making a major impact in Week 1.

On the first drive of the game, Shaheed caught a 59-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr. Shaheed was able to get behind Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, giving the Saints an early 7-0 lead over the Carolina Panthers.

Shaheed earned All-Pro honors as a return specialist last season after posting over 300 punt and kick return yards. He ranked No. 10 in the NFL in All-Purpose Yards, while also earning an invite to the Pro Bowl.

Over his first two seasons, Shaheed recorded 74 receptions for 1,207 receiving yards, and seven receiving touchdowns.

Shaheed has a legendary career at Weber State, including being the FCS all-time leader in kickoff return touchdowns (7). He became the first player in program history to earn FCS All-American honors four times, while also earning All-Big Sky honors in four consecutive seasons.

Shaheed finished his collegiate career as Weber State's all-time leader in kickoff return average and ranked seventh with 2,178 receiving yards. Over five seasons, Shaheed recorded 147 receptions for 2,178 receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns.

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Zachary McKinnell

ZACHARY MCKINNELL

Zach McKinnell is the Founder and Senior Editor of FCS Football Central. He is also a columnist for HERO Sports and a contributor for Athlon Sports. In 2022, he became an official voter in the FCS Stats Perform Top-25. He is a former contributor for Vols Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports Network, and Fly War Eagle on FanSided. Zach graduated from Auburn University in 2018.

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