Malik Nabers

Last updated

Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers and Noah Igbinoghene (cropped).webp
Nabers with the New York Giants in 2024
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 4, 2024
Receptions:35
Receiving yards:386
Receiving touchdowns:3
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.

Contents

Early life

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

Nabers attempting a catch against Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. in 2023 111123 LSU Tigers vs Florida State Gators 264 (53546314787).jpg
Nabers attempting a catch against Florida Gators cornerback 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
SeasonGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
2021 1162841714.94
2022 1412721,01714.13
2023 1313891,56917.614
Career 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] 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, Nabers had five receptions for 66 yards in a 28–6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. [19] He caught his first NFL touchdown pass in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. [20] In Week 3, He had 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 21–15 win over the Cleveland Browns. He became the first player in NFL history to put up at least 20 receptions and three touchdown catches in his first three career games also became the youngest wide receiver in NFL history to record at least two touchdown receptions in a game at 21 years and 56 days old, surpassing the previous record set by Mike Evans at 21 years and 73 days old. [21]

Personal life

Nabers' uncle, Gabe, played 26 games as a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2020 to 2021. [22]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GPGSTgtRecYdsAvgY/GLngTDFumLost
2024 NYG 44523538611.096.539300
Career 44523538611.096.539300

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Clayton (American football)</span> American football player (born 1982)

Michael Rashard Clayton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15th overall in the 2004 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devery Henderson</span> American football player (born 1982)

Devery Vaughn Henderson Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). The Louisiana-born Henderson played for the LSU Tigers, who won the 2004 BCS National Championship Game for the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. A few months later, the Saints selected Henderson in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Eddie Joseph Kennison, III is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft. Kennison also played for the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, and Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gaynell Tinsley</span> American football player and coach (1915–2002)

Gaynell Charles "Gus" Tinsley was an American football end and coach. He played for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1937 to 1938 and in 1940. He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he was a consensus All-American. He was drafted in the second round of the 1937 NFL draft by the Cardinals, with whom he was an All-NFL selection in 1937 and 1938. During his three years in the NFL, Tinsley set or tied NFL single-season records with 674 receiving yards in 1937 and 41 pass receptions in 1938. He later served as the head football coach at LSU from 1948 to 1954. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956 as a player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dwayne Bowe</span> American football player (born 1984)

Dwayne Lorenzo Bowe is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football at Louisiana State University, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played for the Chiefs from 2007 to 2014. He led the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 15 in 2010, earning Pro Bowl and Second-team All-Pro honors. He also played for the Cleveland Browns in 2015.

Craig "Buster" Davis is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

Early Joseph Doucet III is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon LaFell</span> American football player (born 1986)

Brandon Josiah LaFell is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft, and has also played for the New England Patriots where he was a member of the Super Bowl XLIX winning team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rueben Randle</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Rueben Jacob Randle is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), and was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jarvis Landry</span> American football player (born 1992)

Jarvis Charles Landry is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. With the Dolphins, Landry made three Pro Bowls and with the Browns, earned two more Pro Bowls. He led the league in receptions in 2017 with 112. His 564 career receptions are the most by a player through their first six seasons in NFL history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Odell Beckham Jr.</span> American football player (born 1992)

Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., commonly known by his initials OBJ, is an American professional football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, earning first-team All-American honors in 2013. He was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D. J. Chark</span> American football player (born 1996)

Darrell Demont "D. J." Chark Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terry McLaurin</span> American football player (born 1995)

Terry McLaurin is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by Washington in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. McLaurin is the only player in franchise history to record four straight 1,000 yard seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jayden Daniels</span> American football player (born 2000)

Jayden Daniels is an American professional football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played three seasons of college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and two with the LSU Tigers, winning the 2023 Heisman Trophy with the latter after leading the FBS in total yards and setting its single-season passer rating record. Daniels was selected by the Commanders second overall in the 2024 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">DeVonta Smith</span> American football player (born 1998)

DeVonta Smith is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Jefferson</span> American football player (born 1999)

Justin Joshua Jefferson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship as a junior before being drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ja'Marr Chase</span> American football player (born 2000)

Ja'Marr Anthony Chase is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship as a sophomore. Selected fifth overall by the Bengals in the 2021 NFL draft, Chase was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a second-team All-Pro after setting the rookie record for single-game receiving yards en route to an appearance in Super Bowl LVI.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terrace Marshall Jr.</span> American football player (born 2000)

Terrace Marshall Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, where he played until his release in August 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derrick Dillon</span> American football player (born 1995)

Derrick Dillon is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU.

Kayshon Boutte is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

References

  1. 1 2 Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . p. 53. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 11, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. 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. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Narcisse, Eric (July 28, 2020). "Malik Nabers commits to Mississippi State on his 17th birthday". The Daily Advertiser. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. 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. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Murschel, Matt (January 2, 2023). "LSU dominates Purdue 63-7 to claim Citrus Bowl win". Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Low, Chris (January 6, 2024). "Malik Nabers to leave LSU Tigers, enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ Edholm, Eric (March 27, 2024). "2024 NFL Draft: What We Learned from LSU's pro day". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net. March 25, 2024. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ Simmons, Myles (May 10, 2024). "Malik Nabers signs his rookie contract". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  18. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2024). "Malik Nabers to wear No. 1 with permission from Flaherty family". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  19. ↑ Eisen, Michael (September 13, 2024). "Notebook: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels meet for first time as NFL foes". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Giants rookie Malik Nabers catches first NFL TD". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  21. ↑ Gomez, Michael Aaron (September 22, 2024). "Giants' Malik Nabers completes bonkers feat not seen before in NFL history" . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ Levine, Matt (April 14, 2024). "Chargers Find Keenan Allen Replacement in Fresh Underdog Mock Draft". NFL. Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.