New York Giants' Malik Nabers named a player who could turn into a superstar
Despite Nabers' impressive production with a rotating cast of underperforming quarterbacks in 2024, some analysts feel there are still improvements to be made and development to be had. Luckily, the presence of competent quarterbacks should help.
In a recent breakdown of eight NFL players who could become superstars in 2025, Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon placed Nabers at No. 4 on the list.
Russell Wilson might not be the quarterback he once was, but there were signs in Pittsburgh that he can still shine as an NFL starter.
That alone beats the heck out of what the Giants got out of their QBs while ranking in the bottom three in terms of team passer rating and yards-per-attempt average in 2024.
This all bodes well for Malik Nabers, who is still just 21 years old and managed to catch 109 passes for more than 1,200 yards in a seven-touchdown rookie season.
What's scary is how productive he was despite showing plenty of room to grow and despite lacking support both at quarterback and in the receiving corps.
Add Wilson and a full offseason of refinement, and there's a good chance Nabers joins the All-Pro picture in 2025.
If not for some key drops, Nabers would likely have been given All-Pro consideration. However, he was named to the 2024 PFWA All-Rookie Team and made the Pro Bowl, albeit as an injury replacement.
As a sophomore with better quarterback play, there's no telling how high Nabers can soar. So long as he can remain healthy and eliminate some bad drops, the sky is the limit.
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