Rashid Shaheed named Big Sky Player of the Week

OGDEN - After another record-setting kickoff return for a touchdown, Weber State senior Rashid Shaheed has been recognized as the Big Sky Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.

Shaheed earned the honor after his 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in helping Weber State to a dramatic 28-23 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday.

Shaheed returned the kickoff to open the third quarter 100 yards for a touchdown. It was his fifth career kickoff return for a touchdown which is the Weber State school record and now tied for the Big Sky Conference record.

It was also his third career 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He totaled three returns for 136 yards in the win.

In addition, Shaheed had three receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown as the No. 2 ranked Wildcats improved to 3-0 during the spring season.

Shaheed, a native of San Diego, California, ranks fourth in WSU history in career kickoff return yards and moved into seventh in career all-purpose yards with 3,703 yards.

This is his third career Big Sky Player of the Week honor.

The Wildcats hit the road at Southern Utah this Saturday.

Weber State University Athletics

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