Fifth-round pick who set the NFL rookie receiving record and just made his first All-Pro team in 2025.
Puka Nacua's 2025 season was the breakout most expected after his record-setting rookie year. 1,715 receiving yards, second in the NFL behind only the Rams' new MVP quarterback. First-team All-Pro for the first time. Offensive Player of the Year finalist before losing to Matthew Stafford in MVP voting. He's the only receiver Sean McVay has ever had who fits the entire route tree without coverage shifts.
Path to the league
Started his college career at Washington, transferred to BYU, where he averaged 17.2 yards per catch as a junior. Slid to pick 177 in the 2023 draft, the second-to-last pick of the fifth round, partly due to injury concerns and partly due to BYU's run-heavy offense. Caught 105 passes for 1,486 yards as a rookie, both NFL records for a first-year player.
Career highlights
2025 First-team All-Pro. NFL rookie records for receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) in 2023. Two-time Pro Bowler (2023, 2025). 2023 second-team All-Pro. 2025 NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 4 against Indianapolis: 13 catches, 170 yards).
2025 season recap
1,715 receiving yards on 110 catches with 11 touchdowns. Led the NFL with 503 receiving yards in September alone. Combined with Stafford's career-best 46 TD season to power the Rams to a 13-4 record and NFC West title. Lost in the NFC Championship Game to Detroit.
What to watch in 2026
Davante Adams arrived in free agency, which should reduce defensive bracket coverage on Nacua. Cooper Kupp signed a one-year deal to stay. The Rams open at +950 to win Super Bowl LXI, tied for shortest odds in the league. Nacua's contract runs through 2026 on a rookie deal; the extension conversation is the biggest financial decision the Rams face this offseason.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Puka Nacua
- Yahoo Sports: Nacua OPOY finalist
- Sports Illustrated: Nacua 2025 season
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
16 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | rams | 6 | 56 | 565 | 10.1 | 3 | 43 |
| 2025 | rams | 16 | 129 | 1,715 | 13.3 | 10 | 58 |
| 2024 | rams | 11 | 79 | 990 | 12.5 | 3 | 51 |
| 2023 | rams | 17 | 105 | 1,486 | 14.2 | 6 | 80 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | rams | 6 | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | rams | 16 | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 1 | 45 |
| 2024 | rams | 11 | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | rams | 17 | 12 | 89 | 7.4 | 0 | 31 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- BYU
- Hometown
- Provo, UT, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
Latest news about Puka Nacua
All news →Rams Beat Chargers 24-9 in Week 8
Los Angeles Rams 24, Los Angeles Chargers 9 at SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford went 17 of 25 for 157 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Matthew Stafford Becomes First Player to Hold Two Teams' Passing Touchdown Records
Stafford's 155th touchdown pass with the Rams, to Puka Nacua in the 35-21 win at Las Vegas, passed Roman Gabriel. He already holds Detroit's record with 282.
Rams Beat Raiders 35-21 in Week 7
Los Angeles Rams 35, Las Vegas Raiders 21 at Allegiant Stadium. Matthew Stafford went 23 of 29 for 195 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
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After an 8-of-14 Week 6 with two big High-confidence upsets, the model picks all 14 Week 7 games, from Patriots-Bears on Thursday to Cowboys-Eagles on Monday night, with only Minnesota rated High.
Rams Lose Davante Adams for 6 to 10 Weeks as Injuries Pile Up; Brandon McManus Signed
Adams ruptured a hamstring in the loss to Arizona and will have surgery. Poona Ford is out for the season, Kobie Turner is out several weeks, kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL, and Myles Garrett still is not practicing. The Rams are 2-4.
Cardinals Edge Rams 18-16 in Week 6
Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16 at SoFi Stadium. Jacoby Brissett went 24 of 35 for 218 yards with 1 interception.
