16 Facts About Malik Nabers

Malik Nabers was born on July 28,2003 and is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League.

Malik Nabers played college football for the LSU Tigers, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2023 and finishing as their all-time leader in receiving yards.

Malik 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.

Malik Nabers was unable to play football his senior year due to his transfer waiver being denied.

Malik Nabers originally committed to Mississippi State University to play college football before switching to Louisiana State University.

Malik Nabers 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.

Malik Nabers declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season, finishing as LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,003.

Malik Nabers was selected by the New York Giants sixth overall in the 2024 NFL draft.

Malik Nabers signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $29.9 million fully guaranteed, on May 10,2024.

Malik 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.

Malik Nabers caught his first NFL touchdown pass in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders.

Malik Nabers became the first player in NFL history to put up at least 20 receptions and three touchdown catches in his first three career games.

Malik Nabers 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.

In Week 18, Malik Nabers broke the Giants' franchise record for most single-season receptions, previously held by Steve Smith with 107 in 2009.

Malik Nabers ended his rookie season with 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 109 receptions, in 15 games.

Malik Nabers was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and earned Pro Bowl honors.