Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Puka Nacua
Nacua played through a calf injury and a previous hip ailment in the Rams' 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught eight passes for 68 yards and a touchdown, and led the Rams in receptions, receiving yards and targets. He also helped the team cope with the absence of Davante Adams, who was out with a hamstring injury.
Puka Nacua was reported to be under review by the NFL amid an ongoing legal situation and offseason controversies, including a separate psoas injury that had sidelined him earlier in training camp. Despite the uncertainty, he had returned to practice and was not placed on the commissioner's exempt list at that point.
Nacua finished the 2025 NFL season with 129 receptions, which led the league and ranked among the top single-season totals in NFL history. In the Rams' regular-season finale, he added 10 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals to lock in the milestone.
Nacua reached 1,000 receiving yards for the 2025 season, becoming a 1,000-yard receiver for the second time in his first three NFL seasons. He crossed the mark on a screen pass late in a game against the Panthers, continuing his strong production for the Rams.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Makea "Puka" Nacua |
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| Known For | Wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams |
| College | Washington; BYU |
| NFL Draft | 2023, Round 5, Pick 177 by the Los Angeles Rams |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 212–216 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 12 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Orem High School |
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| College | University of Washington; Brigham Young University |
Personal Life
| Nickname | Puka |
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| Heritage | Samoan, German, Hawaiian, and Portuguese descent |
Relationships & More
| Son | Kingston (co-parenting arrangement reported in 2026) |
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Family
| Mother | Penina Nacua |
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| Father | Lionel Nacua |
Career
| Current Team | Los Angeles Rams |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Notable Achievements |
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| Pro Bowl selections | 2 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Explosive receiver with strong yards-after-catch ability |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname "Puka" came from childhood and is a Samoan term. | |
| 2. He played college football for both Washington and BYU. | |
| 3. He set Utah high school records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. | |
| 4. He spent the first 11 years of his life in Las Vegas before moving to Utah in 2012. |
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