Malik Nabers

Malik Nabers
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Nabers with the LSU Tigers in 2023
No. 1 – New York Giants
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-28) July 28, 2003 (age 21)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Southside (Youngsville, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2021–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 1 / pick: 6
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2024
Receptions:15
Receiving yards:193
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Malik Nabers (born July 28, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2023 and finishing as their all-time leader in receiving yards. Nabers was selected by the Giants sixth overall in the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

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Nabers grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and attended Ovey Comeaux High School before transferring to Southside High School in Youngsville, Louisiana for his senior year.[1][2] He was unable to play football his senior year due to his transfer waiver being denied.[3] In his final season of playing high school football, he led the state of Louisiana with 58 receptions for 1,223 yards and 21 touchdowns.[1] Nabers originally committed to Mississippi State University to play college football before switching to Louisiana State University (LSU).[4][5]

College career

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Nabers in the process of a catch against Florida Gators player Jason Marshall Jr. in 2023

As a true freshman at LSU in 2021, Nabers played in 11 games with six starts and had 28 receptions for 417 yards and four touchdowns.[6] He returned to LSU as a starter in 2022; Nabers was named MVP of the 2023 Citrus Bowl with nine catches for 163 yards and a touchdown pass thrown to quarterback Jayden Daniels.[7] In 2023, he was named a unanimous All-American in 2023 after leading the FBS in receiving yards with 1,569.[8][9] Nabers declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season, finishing as LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,003.[10]

College statistics
Season Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yards Avg TD
2021 11 6 28 417 14.9 4
2022 14 12 72 1,017 14.1 3
2023 13 13 89 1,569 17.6 14
Career 38 31 189 3,003 15.9 21

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m) 		199 lb
(90 kg) 		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.35 s 1.56 s 2.54 s 42.0 in
(1.07 m)		 10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		 15 reps
All values from Pro Day[11][12][13]

Nabers was selected by the New York Giants sixth overall in the 2024 NFL draft.[14] In his rookie offseason, he and former LSU teammate Jayden Daniels received training from the league on its gambling policy for proposing a friendly $10,000 bet on who would be named offensive rookie of the year.[15][16] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $29.9 million fully guaranteed, on May 10, 2024.[17] Nabers switched to the uniform number 1 after initially wearing 9 during the preseason, becoming the first Giant to wear it since 1935 when it was retired for Ray Flaherty.[18] In his NFL debut, he had five receptions for 66 yards in a 28–6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.[19] Nabers caught his first NFL touchdown pass in week two of the 2024 season on 15 September against the Washington Commanders.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 53. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Allentuck, Danielle (October 14, 2020). "Malik Nabers finds new role for Southside after transfer waiver was denied". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Alexander, Wilson (November 2, 2021). "Malik Nabers had to miss a whole season. He showed no signs of rust when he reached LSU". The Advocate. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Narcisse, Eric (July 28, 2020). "Malik Nabers commits to Mississippi State on his 17th birthday". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Horka, Tyler (December 16, 2020). "4-star WR Malik Nabers flips from Mississippi State to LSU on National Signing Day". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Vann, Leah (August 23, 2022). "Malik Nabers moves to slot receiver as one of LSU's most dynamic wide receivers". The Advocate. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Murschel, Matt (January 2, 2023). "LSU dominates Purdue 63-7 to claim Citrus Bowl win". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Alexander, Wilson (September 21, 2022). "How Malik Nabers' rise and Kayshon Boutte's slow start are connected for LSU". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  9. ^ West, Glen (April 25, 2022). "Malik Nabers Adapting to Starting, Leadership Role With LSU Receiver Room". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  10. ^ Low, Chris (January 6, 2024). "Malik Nabers to leave LSU Tigers, enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Edholm, Eric (March 27, 2024). "2024 NFL Draft: What We Learned from LSU's pro day". NFL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  14. ^ Owens, Jason (April 25, 2024). "NFL Draft: Giants pass on QB in first round, select LSU WR Malik Nabers". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Maske, Mark (August 22, 2024). "Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers given multiple sessions on NFL gambling rules". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  16. ^ Stapleton, Art (September 13, 2024). "From teammates to rivals: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels cherish bond as 'brothers for life'". NorthJersey.com. North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  17. ^ Simmons, Myles (May 10, 2024). "Malik Nabers signs his rookie contract". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  18. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2024). "Malik Nabers to wear No. 1 with permission from Flaherty family". Giants.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  19. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 13, 2024). "Notebook: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels meet for first time as NFL foes". Giants.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Giants rookie Malik Nabers catches first NFL TD". ESPN. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
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