Puka
Nacua.
Puka
Nacua.
BYU· 6'2"· 201 lb
Shanahan outside zone offensive system, with its emphasis on play-action, bootlegs, and a diverse run game, is an ideal fit.
Year 1 impact as a sure-handed, physical possession receiver with high-volume target upside; likely a quality starter with WR2 ceiling.
A pure Air Raid system that exclusively calls for vertical threats and lacks a nuanced route tree would not maximize his skill set.
Puka Nacua's versatility, physicality, and strong hands make him a valuable asset in schemes prioritizing YAC and possession receiving. If the system is Shanahan, Nacua is a plug-and-play starter.
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Washington | 8 | 7 | 168 | 2 |
| 2020 | Washington | 3 | 9 | 151 | 1 |
| 2021 | BYU | 12 | 43 | 805 | 6 |
| 2022 | BYU | 9 | 48 | 625 | 5 |
| Career | — | 32 | 107 | 1749 | 14 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.