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Puka Nacua Rockets to No. 7 on the NFL Top 100 Players List
8/27/2026, 10:25:17 PM
Record-breaking 2025 season fuels historic jump
The NFL’s player-voted Top 100 list placed Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua at No. 7 for 2026, a 34-spot climb from his No. 41 ranking the previous year. Nacua’s 2025 campaign featured a league-leading 129 receptions, 1,715 receiving yards (averaging 107.2 yards per game), and 10 touchdowns. He also posted 80 first-down catches, four games with at least 150 receiving yards, and a Next Gen Stats average of 3.8 yards per route run, the second-highest mark of the era for players with 100+ routes. In addition to his receiving production, Nacua logged ten carries for 105 yards (10.5 yards per carry) and a rushing touchdown, underscoring his versatility.
Contract implications and future outlook
Entering his fourth season, Nacua is positioned to negotiate a long-term extension with the Rams, joining fellow top-ten selections Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett as potential teammates in the league’s elite tier. His elevated ranking signals both on-field value and marketability for the franchise.
Livestream controversy and league discipline
At the close of the 2025 season, Nacua faced criticism after an inadvertent antisemitic dance during a livestream with Adin Ross and N3on. The NFL fined him $25,000 and the Rams barred the streamers from practice facilities. Reflecting on the incident, Nacua said, “There’s definitely a little bit more thought in going, what’s going on,” — Puka Nacua He added that he will no longer pursue livestreaming.
Why the ranking matters for the Rams
Nacua’s ascent to No. 7 marks the highest placement for a Rams player since the list’s inception and positions Los Angeles with three athletes inside the top ten. The recognition reinforces the Rams’ offensive identity under head coach Sean McVay and sets expectations for continued elite performance in the upcoming season.
