Career
He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Palomar College and Tarleton State. He is the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver and punt returner Az-Zahir Hakim.
Las Vegas Locomotives
He played the 2011 season with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.
He played four games in which he recorded 3 receptions, 81 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Dallas Cowboys
On April 30, 2012, He signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
On September 1, 2012, He was released. Saint Louis Rams
On November 7, 2012, He signed with the Saint Louis Rams.
New Orleans Saints
On December 18, 2012, He was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster after the team placed strong safety Corey White on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
On August 31, 2013, He was released. New York Jets
On October 10, 2013, He signed with the New York Jets to join the practice squad. On December 13, 2013, Hakim was placed on the Jets active roster, after a season-ending injury to receiver Stephen Hill.
On August 29, 2015 Hakim was one of twelve players to be cut by the New York Jets.
Detroit Lions
On September 8, 2015, Saalim was signed to the Lions" practice squad. On September 17, 2015, he was released from practice squad.
Kansas City Chiefs
On October 13, 2015, Saalim was signed to the Chiefs" practice squad. On November 9, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster.
On November 28, 2015, he was waived.