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2001 NFL Draft · Rd 5 · #163 overall

Hakim Akbar Washington Draft

Hakim Akbar was drafted No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Washington. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#163
Round
5
Draft class
2001
NFL games
10
Career AV
1122nd at Washington

The pick

How Hakim Akbar came off the board in 2001.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 5 · #163 overall · AFC East

Full 2001 draft class (246 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Washington Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
10
Career approximate value
1122nd among Washington picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
20021 years after the draft

Around pick 163

Who came off the board on either side of Hakim Akbar.

#161 Chris Barnes RB · BAL New Mexico State #162 Jonathan Carter WR · NYG Troy #164 Brandon Winey T · MIA LSU #165 Michael Jameson DB · CLE Texas A&M

Washington in the 2001 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#59 Marques Tuiasosopo QB · LV Washington #132 Elliot Silvers T · LAC Washington #134 Jeremiah Pharms LB · CLE Washington #170 Chad Ward G · JAX Washington

Other LB picks from Washington

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#11 Joe Kelly LB · CIN · 1986 Washington #84 Mason Foster LB · TB · 2011 Washington #79 Donald Butler LB · LAC · 2010 Washington #221 Lester Towns LB · CAR · 2000 Washington #135 Mark Jerue LB · NYJ · 1982 Washington #166 John Fiala LB · MIA · 1997 Washington

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Hakim Akbar in the 2001 NFL Draft

Hakim Akbar is a Linebacker out of Washington selected No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Hakim Akbar drafted?

Hakim Akbar was selected No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/hakim-akbar.

What college did Hakim Akbar play for?

Hakim Akbar played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.

How did Hakim Akbar's NFL career turn out?

10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/hakim-akbar.