In just one year, New York Giants WR Malik Nabers has put the league on notice, and it has him approaching elite territory
The New York Giants had high expectations for Malik Nabers, which led them to select him with the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.And the WR did not disappoint, with him putting up an impressive rookie season, recording 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. The NFL seems to have taken notice with Nabers landing high […]
The New York Giants had high expectations for Malik Nabers, which led them to select him with the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
And the WR did not disappoint, with him putting up an impressive rookie season, recording 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. The NFL seems to have taken notice with Nabers landing high in ESPN's top 10 WR ranking via a poll of league execs, coaches, and scouts.
7. Malik Nabers, New York Giants
Nabers has the NFL's full attention. Surpassing 100 catches and 1,200 yards as a rookie in one of the league's worst offenses with four different quarterbacks is rock-climbing-on-stilts difficult. The receptions total is the second most by a rookie in NFL history behind Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (112).
Easily the Giants' best draft pick of the Brian Daboll-Joe Schoen era, Nabers will lead the charge for New York as it transitions at quarterback with Russell Wilson as the bridge and Jaxson Dart as the future.
"He can go 0 to 60 in three seconds like a Ferrari, but he's built like a truck," an NFL personnel evaluator said of Nabers. "And he's not even an elite route runner yet. Just wait until that happens."
The Giants force-fed Nabers with 171 targets, second in the league behind Chase. Nabers proved he could handle the major workload by not breaking down and still side-stepping defenders. Nabers' 19 forced missed tackles topped all rookie receivers.
"Some guys are just different," an NFC defensive coach said. "You don't have to watch him long to know that."
– ESPN's top 10 WRs via poll of NFL execs, coaches and scouts
Despite the Giants' rough QB situation, Nabers shined throughout his rookie season. Not only did he show himself to be a top rookie in the league, but he has also put himself into discussions with some of the elite WRs in the NFL. Nabers came in ranked seventh, ahead of stars such as Nic Collins (8), Mike Evans (9), and Terry McLaurin (honorable mention). Even more impressive, Nabers' highest ranking in the poll was fourth. Entering year two, the Giants have completely overhauled their QB room by adding veterans Russel Wilson and Jameis Winston and drafting Jaxson Dart in the first round. Hopefully, regardless of who starts, this will lead to improved quarterback play for Nabers and the Giants' entire offense. If you were impressed with Nabers in year one, you'd better buckle your seatbelt, because he's about to take off.
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