Many New Orleans Saints fans came into the 2022 season with high hopes for the new and improved receiving core. Veterans Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry along with first-round rookie Chris Olave were going to be a special trio.
But no one blinked an eye at Webster State UDFA Rashid Shaheed.
Shaheed has gone from a “who is this guy” to a “feed him the ball” type of player on the Saints’ offense. Without a firm presence at quarterback, the Saints have leaned on unique skill players for their five wins this season. In multiple games this season, Shaheed has been that player.