History of Puka Nacua in Timeline

Makea "Puka" Nacua is a professional American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football at BYU after transferring from Washington. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Nacua quickly established himself, setting rookie records for receiving yards and receptions. His outstanding performance led to selections for the Pro Bowl and as a second-team All-Pro.

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1960: Bill Groman's Receiving Yard Record

In 1960, Bill Groman set a receiving yard record of 1,473 yards

May 29, 2001: Puka Nacua's Birth

On May 29, 2001, Makea "Puka" Nacua was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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2018: Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year

In 2018, Puka Nacua was named the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.

2019: DK Metcalf's Playoff Record

In 2019, DK Metcalf set a single-game playoff receiving yards record for a rookie with 160 yards.

2020: COVID-19-shortened Season at Washington

During the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Puka Nacua had nine receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown in three games for the Washington Huskies. He subsequently entered the NCAA transfer portal.

2021: Jaylen Waddle's Reception Record

In 2021, Jaylen Waddle set a record of 104 total receptions

2021: First Season with BYU

In his first season with BYU in 2021, Puka Nacua caught 43 passes for 805 yards and six touchdowns, with four games exceeding 100 receiving yards.

October 15, 2022: Game against Arkansas

On October 15, 2022, Puka Nacua had eight receptions for 141 yards and one receiving touchdown, along with two rushing touchdowns, in a game against Arkansas.

2022: Injury-Riddled Season

In 2022, Puka Nacua's team, the Rams, suffered an injury-riddled season, facing challenges without star receiver Cooper Kupp.

2022: 2022 Season at BYU

In the 2022 season, Puka Nacua recorded 48 receptions for 625 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns at BYU.

September 10, 2023: Rookie Debut Against Seattle Seahawks

On September 10, 2023, Puka Nacua made his NFL debut as a starter for the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks, recording 10 catches for 119 yards in the Rams' 30-13 victory.

2023: Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams

In 2023, Puka Nacua was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He broke rookie records and was named to the Pro Bowl and as a second-team All-Pro.

April 25, 2024: Signed Deal with Jordan Brand

On April 25, 2024, Puka Nacua signed a multi-year footwear and apparel deal with Jordan Brand, along with Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.

August 4, 2024: Knee Injury During Training

On August 4, 2024, Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury during training, bursting the bursa sac in his right knee and was declared week-to-week.

September 4, 2024: Endorsement Deal with Gatorade

On September 4, 2024, Puka Nacua signed an endorsement deal with Gatorade, along with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and flag football player Diana Flores.