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WR Los Angeles Rams #12

Puka Nacua Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
25
Height / weight
6'2", 216 lb
Experience
4th season
Drafted
2023 R5, #177

2026 Season

PPR PPG
12.4
Pos rank
WR90
Rostered
99%

Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. WRs, neutral

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Puka Nacua Bio

Puka Nacua is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 12. Born May 29, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV, he attended Orem and played college football at Washington and then BYU.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Nacua in round 5, pick 177, of the 2023 NFL Draft.

In 45 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 318 passes for 4,265 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Rams2023–now Los Angeles Rams
4,265rec yds, 318 rec, 19 TD · 45 games
Best: 375.0 pts (2025)
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Los Angeles Rams Current team2023–present

    Selected in round 5, pick 177, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 40 of 45 games.

  2. College: Washington, BYU

4 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Rams.
  2. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
  3. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
  4. DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 5, pick 177.

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About Puka Nacua: Bio FAQ

How old is Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua is 25 years old. He was born on May 29, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.

How tall is Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 216 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

How much does Puka Nacua weigh?

Puka Nacua weighs 216 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 6'2".

What number does Puka Nacua wear?

Puka Nacua wears number 12 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Puka Nacua play?

Puka Nacua plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.

What team does Puka Nacua play for?

Puka Nacua plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a wide receiver. He has been with the Rams since 2023.

Where did Puka Nacua go to college?

Puka Nacua played college football at BYU, after attending Orem (UT). The Los Angeles Rams drafted him out of BYU in 2023.

When was Puka Nacua drafted?

The Los Angeles Rams selected Puka Nacua in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 177th overall pick, out of BYU.

What round was Puka Nacua drafted in?

Puka Nacua was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 177th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.

What pick was Puka Nacua in the NFL Draft?

Puka Nacua was the 177th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round.

Where is Puka Nacua from?

Puka Nacua went to high school in Utah, at Orem, before playing college football at BYU.

When is Puka Nacua's birthday?

Puka Nacua's birthday is May 29. He was born on May 29, 2001 and is 25 years old.

How long has Puka Nacua been in the NFL?

2026 is Puka Nacua's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a fifth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.

What teams has Puka Nacua played for?

Puka Nacua has played for the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.

What year did Puka Nacua enter the NFL?

Puka Nacua entered the NFL in 2023, when the Los Angeles Rams drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 4th season.