LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers could be an elusive target for the Tennessee Titans.
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LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers is regarded as one of the premier prospects in the NFL Draft, often referred to as a “dawg” by himself, and is highly esteemed to the extent that he may be off the board by the time the Tennessee Titans make their selection at No. 7.
Titans coach Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon have emphasized the need for more dynamic playmakers, and Nabers fits the bill perfectly.
Nabers expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, “When that ball is in the air, it is mine… I am able to do tremendous things with it. Create space on different DBs and able to make explosive plays downfield. Take an 8-yard route and turn it into a touchdown. I would say I am a dawg.”
Alongside Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and Washington’s Rome Oduzne, Nabers ranks among the top prospects in the wide receiver draft class, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), with Harrison at No. 2, Nabers at No. 4, and Odunze at No. 8 across all positions.
In 2023, Nabers was PFF’s top-ranked receiver nationally, boasting impressive statistics of 89 receptions for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. He earned consensus All-American honors and surpassed LSU’s career records for catches and receiving yards, surpassing NFL stars Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase.
Having Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels as his quarterback undoubtedly contributed to Nabers’ success, with Daniels offering high praise for his teammate.
Nabers had a positive meeting with the Titans, where he showcased his football intelligence. “I never really had any bad interviews. I would say I wowed all the coaches with my football intelligence,” he remarked.
The Titans are in need of a complementary receiver to DeAndre Hopkins, as their six other receivers combined barely exceeded Hopkins’ 1,057 yards.
Coach Callahan emphasized the importance of scoring points in the NFL and the significance of players who can find the end zone. “There’s a good mix of talent (in this year’s class) that fits, and when you’re building a good receiver room, you’re trying to collect a little bit of all of those things,” he said. “It’s a fun class to evaluate, and hopefully we can find a couple of guys that fit us.”
