Giants’ Nabers: ‘I’m a great football player with a dog mentality’
Goforitradio Staff
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In 2023, the New York Giants needed more from the wide receiver position, and they have been looking to upgrade that position over the last few seasons. They’re hoping they may have found that in first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
New York made a bold move by selecting LSU WR Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick. His performance at LSU in 2023 was spectacular, with 89 catches for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. Nabers believes New York will be getting a lot of great things from him. The 20-year-old also says New York will be getting a great player.
“I’m versatile, able to play different positions,” Nabers said after the selection. “I excel at creating separation, which opens up a great window for the quarterback to throw me the ball. I’m not just a great teammate but also a great leader. In a nutshell, I’m a great football player with a dog mentality when I’m out there on the field.”
Giants head coach Brian Daboll is excited for the opportunity to work with Nabers.
“Look, I’m excited about Malik,” Daboll said. “He’s a heck of a player. He’s a fun guy to evaluate. Like Joe talked about, he’s got quickness, explosive, good run after the catch. He’s got a great mindset in terms of the competitive style he plays with. Played well in big games.
“Get him in the program, get him with the receivers and into the offense, and really looking forward to working with him.”
With the Giants, Nabers will play alongside second-year receiver Jaylin Hyatt, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Darius Slayton. Nabers, who competed against Hyatt in college, is excited to play with him in New York.
“We have built a relationship along the lines,” Nabers said about Hyatt. “I asked him a few questions about the organization when I was on the visit. He told me great things. I watched him when he was in college—tremendous athlete. Amazing speed. Got hands. He was also a Biletnikoff winner, so you know it’s going to be a lot of competition going on in that room. So I’m excited to get to know those guys, hit the field with those guys.”
Nabers will see his college quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who was selected by Washington Commanders, two times this season.
“Same division, me and Jayden?” he said. “The competition with me and him will always be the same. We had a lot of competition going on in college when we were teammates. So the competition level is high between us, for sure.”
The Giants are looking to add more weapons around quarterback Daniel Jones, and while he’s young, Nabers could contribute right away for New York, which could be good news for Jones and the franchise.
