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Puka Nacua

Puka Nacua is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Puka Nacua is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and BYU Cougars and was selected by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is known for a record-setting rookie season and Pro Bowl and All-Pro honours.

Early life and college

Puka Nacua was born on May 29, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played college football at the University of Washington (Washington Huskies) and later at Brigham Young University (BYU Cougars).

Professional career

Nacua was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 177th overall pick. He became one of the NFL's standout rookies and remained a key receiver for the Rams.

Rookie achievements

In his rookie season, Nacua set NFL rookie records for receiving yards and receptions. He earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honours for his performance.

Playing profile

Nacua plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and wears jersey number 12. He is listed as active with a height of 6 ft 2 in and weight of approximately 216 lb.

Key facts

  • Nacua plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL.
  • He was selected 177th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Rams.
  • He played college football at Washington and BYU.
  • His rookie season set NFL rookie records for receiving yards and receptions.
  • He earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honours after his rookie year.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua is a professional American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL.
When was Puka Nacua born?
He was born on May 29, 2001.
Where did Puka Nacua play college football?
He played at the University of Washington and BYU.
When was Puka Nacua drafted?
He was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 177th pick.
What is Puka Nacua known for?
He is known for a record-setting rookie season in which he led NFL rookies in receiving yards and receptions.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puka_Nacua
    Supports: Biographical details, college teams, draft position, rookie-season records, and honours.
  2. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/puka-nacua/
    Supports: Current team, position, active status, physical measurements, and player profile.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4426515/puka-nacua
    Supports: Birthdate, team, college, draft information, and player status.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4426515/puka-nacua
    Supports: Biographical profile, team, position, height and weight.
  5. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/player/puka-nacua-30388
    Supports: Career totals and summary of seasons, catches, yards, touchdowns, and Pro Bowl selections.