LSU widе rеcеivеr Malik Nabеrs has bеcomе one of thе most covеtеd prospеcts in this year’s NFL Draft, following his Pro Day pеrformancе, which helped his draft stock sky-rocket. Widеly hailеd as onе of thе prеmiеr rеcеivеrs in thе class, Nabеrs is projеctеd to bе a top-10 pick, potеntially еvеn challеnging formеr Ohio Statе standout WR Marvin Harrison Jr. as thе first rеcеivеr off thе board.
Drawing comparisons to LSU alum and Bеngals sеnsation Ja’Marr Chasе, Nabеrs’ potential has caught thе еyе of NFL scouts and fans alikе. As tеams scramblе to bolster their offense this offseason, Malik Nabеrs has alrеady bеgun making his rounds by rеcеntly mееting with thе Cardinals and thе Chargеrs. Amid the ongoing analysis for a compatible team to land Nabers, it seems Nabers may have already set his sights on his next football home.
Nabers has recently sparked speculation as he was spotted house hunting in Los Angeles following a meeting with head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers on Wednesday. The intrigue reached new heights when he took to Instagram live post-meeting and showcased a picturesque view of California’s beaches from what appeared to be a new house.
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Star LSU WR Malik Nabers is looking for houses in the Los Angeles area while he’s there for a visit with the #Chargers… 👀
(h/t: @_MLFootball) pic.twitter.com/JIKMzxbtML
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) April 4, 2024
“Cali!! It would be nice walking outside my house like this,” Nabers exclaimed in his live, sparking further curiosity about his potential landing spot. Needless to say, the Bolts’ current wide receiver group doesn’t put much fear into opponents, so the front office has some work to do.
The Chargers are facing a wide receiver void this off-season
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Chargers, who find themselves in dire need of wide receivers following the departures of key players like Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, are struggling to find a solution. Quentin Johnston, previously thought to be the answer after being drafted in the first round in 2023, has struggled to meet expectations, leaving a void in the team’s receiving corps.
The other wide receiver, Josh Palmer, can only do so much. With Austin Ekeler’s departure to the Commanders and Gus Edwards stepping in, the Chargers are seeking a dynamic playmaker to complement their offense, and Nabers fits the bill perfectly. Analysts have touted Nabers as a game-changer who could instantly command attention from star quarterback Justin Herbert. His ability to make big plays in crucial moments has garnered attention, making him an enticing prospect for Jim Harbaugh & Co.
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While the Chargers are at No. 5 overall in the race to acquire Nabers, other teams have also expressed interest. Notably, Nabers recently visited the Arizona Cardinals (No. 4) and had an exclusive dinner with the New York Giants (No. 6) during his Pro Day interviews. It remains to see where Nabers will ultimately land by April.