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Puka Nacua

WR

A 5th-round pick (177th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of BYU; Washington, Puka Nacua has built an NFL career since. Now with LAR, he's in his 4th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 99.0 (100th percentile). His target share stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 350 catches for 4,608 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 216#

College

BYU; Washington

Draft

Rd 5, 177th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
83.3

97th percentile among WRs

11 games · 106 targets

Role×0.14+2.56
Hands×0.1+1.00
Volume×0.12+1.42
Total EPA×0.22+2.24
EPA/target×0.3+1.65
Yards/target×0.12+1.40

Week 1 projection · vs SF

Methodology
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size81▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands97▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability95▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share99▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share85▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency94▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume88▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAR57.94111374171
2025LAR99161051129171510
2024LAR83.311461799903
2023LAR85.9178910514866

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Puka Nacua has played in 48 regular-season games, all with LAR.

He has rushed for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 350 passes for 4,608 yards and 20 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with LAR: 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
47
9.4/g
612
122/g
1
Away6
32
5.3/g
378
63/g
2
In division3
18
6.0/g
237
79/g
0
Out of division8
61
7.6/g
753
94/g
3
In wins8
57
7.1/g
740
93/g
3
In losses3
22
7.3/g
250
83/g
0
On grass1
7
7.0/g
97
97/g
0
On turf10
72
7.2/g
893
89/g
3
Indoors7
56
8.0/g
703
100/g
2
Outdoors4
23
5.8/g
287
72/g
1

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI6 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 8MIN5 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 106 yds, 0 TD84.5
Week 9SEA1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 10MIA9 rec, 98 yds, 0 TD59.8
Week 11NE7 rec, 123 yds, 1 TD84.1
Week 12PHI9 rec, 117 yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 13NO7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD72.8
Week 14BUF16 rush yds, 1 TD · 12 rec, 162 yds, 1 TD99
Week 15SF11 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD67.1
Week 16NYJ8 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 17ARI10 rec, 129 yds, 0 TD68.8

Puka Nacua — common questions

What position does Puka Nacua play?
Puka Nacua is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Puka Nacua played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Puka Nacua has played for LAR (2023–2026).
Where did Puka Nacua go to college?
Puka Nacua played college football at BYU; Washington.
When was Puka Nacua drafted?
Puka Nacua was selected in round 5, 177th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Puka Nacua scored?
Puka Nacua has 23 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 20 receiving).
What is Puka Nacua's ScoutIndex Rating?
Puka Nacua rated 57.9 for 2026, the 76th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2023