{"id":1486130,"date":"2024-01-19T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynastyleaguefootball.com\/?p=1486130"},"modified":"2024-01-18T05:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:44:06","slug":"2024-dynasty-rookie-early-look-malik-nabers-wr-lsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynastyleaguefootball.com\/2024\/01\/19\/2024-dynasty-rookie-early-look-malik-nabers-wr-lsu\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Dynasty Rookie Early Look: Malik Nabers, WR LSU"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a draft class heralded for elite wide receivers, Malik Nabers<\/a> sits firmly near the top of the list. He is silky smooth and would be a worthy WR1 in plenty of other seasons. The Louisiana native is next in a long line of great LSU wide receivers to hear his name called early in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Recruitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nabers took a unique path to get to LSU. The Youngsville, LA native transferred to Southside High School for his senior season but had to sit out because his waiver was denied by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Due to him sitting out, his recruitment cooled off during his senior season.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy of <\/em>247 Sports<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

That said, he had a massive first year – in his junior season, Nabers had 58 catches for 1,223 yards and 21 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Nabers had originally committed to play at Mississippi State but ultimately flipped to LSU on the day of commitment when he reached for the yellow and purple hat on the table. He ultimately decided to stay close to home and play for the Tigers.<\/p>\n

College Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Courtesy of <\/em>Sports Reference<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nabers enjoyed a successful freshman season with 28 catches for 417 yards and four touchdowns. However, his true breakout happened in year two alongside new transfer QB Jayden Daniels<\/a>. Throughout their final two season together in Baton Rouge, Nabers accumulated 161 catches for 2,586 yards and 17 touchdowns. He ended his career at LSU with 3,003 receiving yards and the school\u2019s all-time receiving yards leader.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy of <\/em>Pro Football Focus.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Not only were Nabers\u2019s counting stats terrific in 2023, but he excelled in a ton of advanced stats. He finished the season as PFF\u2019s #1 WR with a receiving grade of 93.1. He also finished third nationally in yards per route run at 3.64.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n