It's only the first season, but my boyfriend is already a superstar.
Last spring, wide receiver puka nacua He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft (fifth round), joining a team that already had offensive weapons such as Cooper Kupp, DeMarcus Robinson, Ben Skowronek, Tutu Atwell, and Tyler Higbee. Ta.
In his first two games against Los Angeles, Nacua caught 25 passes for 166 yards and immediately became a candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year. And while he didn't record more than 10 receptions outside of those two games, he still put up enough numbers to break not just one, but two rookie records. (Related article: Business as usual: Dysfunctional New York Jets reportedly traded QB Zach Wilson for disaster in the offseason)
Nacua had another good day on Sunday, making four catches for 47 yards and scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Those numbers took Nacua to a final line of 106 catches for 1,492 yards and six touchdowns this season, breaking two NFL rookie records. According to , Nacua currently holds the records for most receiving yards and receptions in a season by a rookie. fox news.
The most impressive record Nacua broke was at age 63, when he surpassed Bill Grauman's 1960 rookie receiving yards record (1,473). However, he played in only 14 games that season. Another record Nacua broke was the receiving mark for the Miami Dolphins. Jaylen Waddle Waddle had 104 catches that season.
Puka Nacua now holds the NFL rookie record for receiving yards in a season 👏
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Congratulations, Puka Nakua! A record-breaking season and an incredibly cool name.
