History of Malik Nabers in Timeline

Malik Nabers is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Giants in the NFL. He achieved significant recognition during his college career at LSU, becoming the Tigers' all-time leader in receiving yards and earning unanimous All-American honors in 2023. Nabers was drafted sixth overall by the Giants in the 2024 NFL draft. As a rookie, Nabers quickly established himself, breaking the record for most receptions by a rookie receiver and multiple franchise records, and was named to the 2025 Pro Bowl.

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1935: Ray Flaherty's number retired

In 1935, Ray Flaherty's uniform number was retired and then in 2024 Nabers switched to the uniform number 1, becoming the first Giant to wear it since then.

July 28, 2003: Malik Nabers is born

On July 28, 2003, Malik Nabers was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.

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2009: Steve Smith's record

In 2009, Steve Smith held the Giants' franchise record for most single-season receptions with 107 which was broken by Nabers in 2024.

2020: Nabers' uncle played for the Chargers

From 2020 to 2021, Nabers' uncle, Gabe, played 26 games as a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers.

2021: Nabers' uncle played for the Chargers

From 2020 to 2021, Nabers' uncle, Gabe, played 26 games as a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers.

2021: Freshman season at LSU

In 2021, as a true freshman at LSU, Nabers played in 11 games with six starts, recording 28 receptions for 417 yards and four touchdowns.

2022: Returned to LSU as a starter

In 2022, Nabers returned to LSU as a starter.

September 16, 2023: Thirteen receptions for 239 yards

On September 16, 2023, Malik Nabers had 13 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Mississippi State.

2023: Earning All-American honors

In 2023, Malik Nabers earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the LSU Tigers.

May 10, 2024: Signed four-year rookie contract

On May 10, 2024, Nabers signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $29.9 million fully guaranteed, with the New York Giants.

December 29, 2024: Nabers and Tracy record 1,000 yards from scrimmage

On December 29, 2024, during the Week 17 game against Indianapolis Colts Nabers and Tyrone Tracy became the 3rd rookie duo in NFL history to each record 1,000 yards from scrimmage.

2024: Declared for the 2024 NFL draft

Following the 2023 season, Nabers declared for the 2024 NFL draft, finishing as LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,003.

2024: Selected by the Giants in NFL draft

In 2024, Malik Nabers was selected by the New York Giants sixth overall in the NFL draft.

2024: Selected by the New York Giants

In 2024, Nabers was selected by the New York Giants sixth overall in the NFL draft and received training on the league's gambling policy. He later signed a four-year rookie contract worth $29.9 million fully guaranteed.