Puka Nacua

American football wide receiver

American Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football wide receiver
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/05/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Latest News about Puka Nacua

03/09/2026

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.

04/01/2026

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.

30/11/2025

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 NameMakea "Puka" Nacua
Known ForWide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams
CollegeWashington; BYU
NFL Draft2023, Round 5, Pick 177 by the Los Angeles Rams

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight212–216 lbs
Jersey Number12

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolOrem High School
CollegeUniversity of Washington; Brigham Young University

Personal Life

NicknamePuka
HeritageSamoan, German, Hawaiian, and Portuguese descent

Family

MotherPenina Nacua
FatherLionel Nacua

Career

Current TeamLos Angeles Rams
PositionWide receiver
Notable Achievements
  • NFL rookie record for receiving yards
  • Pro Bowl selection
  • Second-team All-Pro selection

Style Quotient

Playing StyleExplosive receiver with strong yards-after-catch ability

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.
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