The New York Giants have signed rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers to a four-year, $29.2 million, fully guaranteed contract on Friday.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero revealed the facts of the agreement, mentioning that Nabers received a signing bonus of $18 million.
After being third-last in the league in scoring, the Giants, who had the sixth-best choice in the NFL draft, really needed to improve their offensive going into the offseason.
According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, New York attempted to move up three spots with the New England Patriots in order to acquire UNC quarterback Drake Maye; however, that deal was unsuccessful.
With this draft containing three elite wideout prospects in Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze, taking one of them was an easy move for Big Blue.
The Arizona Cardinals selected Harrison fourth overall, making the other two spots vacant.
The 6’0″, 200-pound Nabers, a former LSU standout who recorded 89 receptions for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns on his way to being named an All-American in 2023, was selected by the Giants.
That came after a performance the previous year of 72/1,017/3. Nabers was highly regarded by the B/R NFL Scouting Department, which ranked him seventh overall on its big board.
“Overall, it’s easy to see how Nabers could make an instant impact in the NFL,” B/R NFL scout Derrik Klassen wrote.
“His combination of speed, quickness and yards-after-the-catch skills will translate into explosive plays right away.
Nabers can be a twitchy, field-stretching Z from day one with the potential to grow into a more well-rounded player.”
Nabers could easily be the Giants’ top playmaker and most productive offensive player from Day 1, especially with running back Saquon Barkley no longer in town.
At the very least, he significantly strengthens the wide receiver room as the Giants look to move past a bitterly disappointing season.
