When the New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft they knew he would be something special.
Nabers is certainly making a case for Rookie of the Year honors with his play over the last few weeks, which has resulted in praise from former Giants’ stud Odell Beckham Jr.
I kno I ain’t sayin nothin we don’t all know but uhhh Malik Nabers is 🤮….
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) September 27, 2024
So far this season, Nabers has roped in 35 catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns. Before last night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, he had 271 yards receiving, which was good enough for sixth in receiving yards.
After recording 115 receiving yards on Thursday night, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs said he’s impressed with the rookie and is looking forward to the battles he will have with Nabers going forward.
With #Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs for @NFLGameDay Final on @nflnetwork on #Giants WR Malik Nabers: “I’m very impressed with him. He’s a great young player. He’s going to be really good in this league. I’m looking forward to all the battles we’re going to have.” pic.twitter.com/gh0K78GsYc
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 27, 2024
The Cowboys extended Diggs’ rookie contract through 2028, so he and Nabers will meet at least twice a year for the next four years. Longer if they both stay with their respective teams beyond their current contracts.
It’s no secret that Nabers has whatever the secret sauce is that makes a receiver great. He has natural athletic ability, solid instincts and is already making better decisions during the game. He has become a reliable option for Daniel Jones, and he draws the attention of other teams making it easier for Jones to hit other targets like Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson.
It didn’t pan out like most people thought it would against the Cowboys on Monday night, but this Giants team is much improved over last year, and Nabers is a big reason why.
