Malik Nabers

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Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers 2024 Florida.jpg
Nabers with the LSU Tigers in 2023
No. 9 – New York Giants
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-28) July 28, 2003 (age 20)
Youngsville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Southside (Youngsville)
College: LSU (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

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

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Early life

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

College career

Nabers attempting a catch against Florida Gators player Jason Marshall Jr. in 2023 111123 LSU Tigers vs Florida State Gators 264 (53546314787).jpg
Nabers attempting 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. [5] 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. [6] In 2023, he was named a unanimous All-American in 2023 after leading the FBS in receiving yards with 1,569. [7] [8] Nabers declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season, finishing as LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,003. [9]

College statistics

SeasonGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
2021 1162841714.94
2022 1412721,01714.13
2023 1313891,56917.614
Career [10] 38311893,00315.921

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.56 s2.54 s42.0 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]

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References

  1. ↑ Allentuck, Danielle (October 14, 2020). "Malik Nabers finds new role for Southside after transfer waiver was denied". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Narcisse, Eric (July 28, 2020). "Malik Nabers commits to Mississippi State on his 17th birthday". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Murschel, Matt (January 2, 2023). "LSU dominates Purdue 63-7 to claim Citrus Bowl win". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ West, Glen (April 25, 2022). "Malik Nabers Adapting to Starting, Leadership Role With LSU Receiver Room". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Low, Chris (January 6, 2024). "Malik Nabers to leave LSU Tigers, enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Malik Nabers College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 19, 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.
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