Puka Nacua’s Historic Season Quietly Rewrote the NFL Record Books
Everyone expected big numbers from top rookie receivers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addison—but it was 5th-round pick Puka Nacua who stole the show. The BYU product shattered the NFL rookie records for receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) during the 2023 season, surpassing legends like Bill Groman and Anquan Boldin.
Playing alongside Matthew Stafford in a Rams offense hit hard by injuries, Nacua emerged as the go-to guy and a future star. Despite his historic season, he received limited national attention—making his record-breaking campaign one of the most underappreciated feats in recent memory.
