Puka Nacua rookie records How Rams draft steal broke the NFL receptions receiving yards marks in Week 18

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Puka Nacua rookie records How Rams draft steal broke the NFL receptions receiving yards marks in Week 18

Even among the titans of industry that populate the NFL's wide receiving corps, rookie Puka Nacua sticks out.The Rams wideout has enjoyed a sparkling debut year in Hollywood, establishing himself as perhaps Los Angeles' most important offensive player despite coming into the Kori Roberson Jersey season with le ser expectations than most.A fifth-round pick in last April's draft, Nacua is the Rams' leader in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns (along with Cooper Kupp). He's done it all at the tender age of 22, making Nacua one of the most accomplished WRs to ever take the field at his age.With the season dwindling to its conclusion and the Rams slated to participate in the postseason, there isn't a whole lot to play for in Los Angeles' final regular-season game vs. the Niners. There was for Nacua, though, who made NFL history on Sunday.MORE:Here's what you need to know about Nacua breaking the rookie record for receptions and receiving yards in a single season.Puka Nacua statsNacua has been Chris Robison Jersey nothing short of glittering in his maiden year in the NFL. He ranks in the top 10 in receptions (101), yards (1,445), targets (154), 20+ yard receptions (25), yards after catch (623), and receiving first downs (66).Here's a look at how his numbers compare to the league's top receiving talents.Most NFL receptions 2023 Player Receptions Team CeeDee Lamb 122 Cowboys Tyreek Hill 112 Dolphins Amon-Ra St. Brown 112 Lions Keenan Allen 108 Chargers A.J. Brown 105 Eagles Evan Engram 104 Jaguars Michael Pittman 104 Colts Puka Nacua 101 Rams Adam Thielen 101 Panthers Stefon Diggs 100 BillsMost NFL receiving yards 2023 Player Receiving yards Team Tyreek Hill 1,717 Dolphins CeeDee Lamb 1,651 Cowboys A.J. Brown 1,447 Eagles Puka Nacua 1,445 Rams Amon-Ra St. Brown 1,371 Lions Brandon Aiyuk 1,317 49ers D.J. Moore 1,300 Bears Amari Cooper 1,250 Browns Keenan Allen 1,243 Chargers Mike Evans 1,233 BuccaneersMost NFL receivingyards by a rookieNacua entered Week 18 just 28yards from Bill Gorman's 64-year-old record for most receiving yards in a season by a rookie. He pa sed that in the regular season finale, getting the nece sary yards to take over first place on the list during the second half of the game against San Francisco.THERE IT IS! THE RECEIVING YARDS ROOKIE RECORD! | x - Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) Puka with his mom after breaking both records. | x - Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) It's worth noting that Gorman racked Ryan Cassidy Jersey up his total in 14 games, three fewer than Nacua will play this year. Player Receiving yards Team Year Puka Nacua 1,481 Rams 2023 Bill Gorman 1,473 Oilers 1960 Ja'Marr Chase 1,455 Bengals 2021 Justin Jefferson 1,400 Vikings 2020 Anquan Boldin 1,377 Cardinals 2003 Randy Mo s 1,313 Vikings 1998 Odell Beckham Jr. 1,305 Giants 2014 Billy Howton 1,231 Packers 1952 Michael Clayton 1,193 Buccaneers 2004 Michael Thomas 1,137 Saints 2015Most NFL receptions by a rookieNacua seemed like a lock Sam Siafa Jersey to catch at least four pa ses on Sunday if the Rams truly want him to break the rookie receptions record and he did just that, bringing in catch No. 105 in the third quarter of the contest against the 49ers.AND THE ROOKIE RECEPTIONS RECORD! | x - Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) It breaks the mark set by Jaylen Waddle just two years ago, where he hauled in 104 catches in 16 games. Player Receptions Team Year Puka Nacua 105 Rams 2023 Jaylen Waddle 104 Dolphins 2021 Anquan Boldin 101 Cardinals 2003 Michael Thomas 92 Saints 2016 Saquon Barkley 91 Giants 2018 Odell Beckham Jr. 91 Giants 2014 Eddie Royal 91 Broncos 2008 Amon-Ra St. Brown 90 Lions 2021 Terry Glenn 90 Patriots 1996 Justin Jefferson 88 Vikings 2020 Reggie Bush 88 Saints 2006Puka Nacua draftNacua wasn't always tipped for greatne s. Rather, he was something of a wanderer, slipping into the mire as a fifth-round pick nine months ago. The BYU alum was viewed as a raw but intriguing prospect with decent-to-good athleticism, footwork, and speed. He was docked for a seemingly limited college route tree that accentuated his strengths as a vertical threat Tyler Lockett Jersey but didn't allow him to flourish on more intermediate throws.

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