Using the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Giants selected LSU’s Malik Nabers, an explosive wide receiver.
Nabers (6-0, 200 lbs.) topped the country in receiving yards per game in 2023, earning him unanimous All-America recognition. In terms of plays of 20 yards or more (34) and 30-yards or more (17), he also led the FBS. In terms of receiving touchdowns (14), receiving yards (1,569), and receptions (89), he finished first in the SEC. He also placed second in the league.
Nabers finished his stint at LSU as the all-time leader in receiving yards (3,003) and receptions (189).
As the Giants were selected with many “A” grades, NFL observers were thrilled by the team’s decision.
Analysis: “With all due respect to fellow top-10 talents Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze, Nabers is the most electric receiver in this class, possessing an exceptional combination of burst, elusiveness and breakaway speed. It’s been impossible to fairly evaluate Daniel Jones with so few playmakers at receiver. Nabers is the star the Giants have been missing and resets the clock on Jones.”
Nabers is an electric playmaker and arguably this class’ most dangerous ball carrier in space. An incredibly smooth and explosive athlete with great ball skills, Nabers was an instant contributor in the SEC for LSU and made 161 catches (playing with Jayden Daniels) the last two seasons. There were some scouts who had Nabers ranked ahead of Harrison — he’s that good.”
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