The New York Giants made a splash by picking LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. Without even taking his first NFL snap, Nabers is already being touted as one of the league's top pass catchers, and it's easy to see why.
In Pro Football Focus' latest wide receiver rankings by analyst Sam Monson, Nabers is listed at No. 25. This ranking makes him the second rookie to appear on the list, right behind Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., who went fourth overall to Arizona and ranked 21st.
Here are some exciting elements about Malik Nabers:
- Explosive Playmaker: Nabers is an exceptional explosive threat, whether he's in the slot or out wide.
- Speed and Suddenness: Known for his incredible speed and suddenness as a route runner, he's always a big play waiting to happen.
- Boost for Daniel Jones: Nabers gives Daniel Jones the best receiver he's had to throw to thus far in the NFL, potentially transforming the Giants' passing game.
Nabers wasn't the only rookie receiver to make Monson's list. Washington's Rome Odunze, selected ninth overall by Chicago, came in at No. 29. Nabers was the second wide receiver off the board in the draft, just after Harrison Jr.
Adding Nabers to the mix gives the Giants a dynamic receiver who complements a diverse group of wideouts, including veterans like Darius Slayton and Allen Robinson, and young speedsters like Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt. The Giants' receiving corps is looking stronger and more versatile than ever with Nabers in the lineup.
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