Who Are the Parents of Malik Nabers? Exploring the Non-Football Background of LSU’s WR’s Family

For any budding athlete, parents play an essential part in their growth. For Malik Nabers, this crucial task was rightfully done by his mother, Tonya Nabers. While many people have often questioned the struggles of being a single mother, Nabers’ mother has provided a stern answer in the upbringing of her son. However, there aren’t any public details of his father, and the Nabers’ household has never felt incomplete.

Malik Nabers has kept his personal life highly private and away from the media limelight. Moreover, he has often mentioned that Tonya Nabers (his mother) has played a significant role in molding him into a confident man. He has also mentioned having a sister, but not much is known about her. He has been an LSU player throughout his college career, and since declaring for the draft, he looks to make his professional debut. Nabers has been widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers in the current class.

Getting to know the Nabers family

Tonya Nabers welcomed Malik Nabers on the 28th of July, 2003, in Youngsville, Louisiana. Their story is nothing short of inspiring, as a family of three people, including his sister, produce one of the best receivers in the NCAA. His mother has stayed close to his football journey, attending games and backing him to be the best. She has been a beacon of strength for Nabers, working multiple jobs and providing for her family. This showcases Naber’s intent on helping and doing the best for his mother through his social media pictures. In a recent interview, she mentioned how she was affected by the social media scrutiny received by her son.

However, Malik reassured her, saying, “You know, Mom, get off of Twitter. These people don’t know me. They don’t know the man that you’ve raised. I’m okay. I’m not even listening to that. And I don’t want you to listen to it and make yourself sick over it.” This is a little example of the special mother-son bond in the Nabers household.

Giving a little insight about her family, Tonya has talked about how she would get off work in the evening and provide haircuts for Malik and Jordan. Tonya Nabers is a hospice revenue specialist. She is a multi-talented woman who works as a part-time cosmetologist and runs her own mobile hairstyling service called MADE THE KUT. She also talks about a funny habit of her son, “Malik can be in the shower for hours. He’s singing in the shower, has his music playing, so all that.”

With the draft edging closer, Nabers remains a highly sought target, ready to make his professional debut. He has dreamt of moving to New York and making a name for himself. In an NFL interview, Nabers recently mentioned his desire to play for the Giants. He also shares a close bond with cousin Jordan Allen, an LSU freshman who is a defensive back. Allen is Tonya’s sister’s son, who has looked up to Malik since childhood.

She also talked about how she wants Malik to grow, saying, “I’m going to talk to them and give them stuff raw and uncut because I want them to be well-rounded.” She believes in not holding things from her family as she focuses on giving them ‘life skills.‘ The family shares a close bond, spending quality time together despite Malik living in a separate apartment. Now, with a new career stage, he might have to move away and develop as a player and person. Potential destinations, such as big cities like Chicago and New York, make his transition as a future NFL star exciting.

A little dive into Malik Nabers’ childhood

With Jordan Allen being Malik’s cousin, the two always slept over at each other’s houses. Their families even spent every holiday together. Malik’s mother often had to babysit her nephew while they were growing up and manage her career simultaneously. On Saturdays, Malik would watch college football with his uncle Reginald (Allen’s father). 

Reginald has mentioned being close to Malik Nabers, as his son idolizes him. As per Tonya, he said, “I’ll never forget Jordan had told me one time that Malik is the brother that he always wanted.” The brothers played football together while growing up and attended the same school. Jordan was a star player for Lafayette Christian Academy, while Malik went to Comeaux before transferring to Southside as a senior.

Their family describes Nabers and Allen’s bond as sharing brotherhood in a literal sense. His mother had also mentioned how she depends on Allen, saying, “When Malik wasn’t answering the phone, I called Jordan.” While Tonya misses her son as he makes moves in his career, she finds fortitude in the fact that he had Allen to depend on. The future holds exciting things for the Malik and Allen family as they make names as a powerful duo in the footballing landscape.

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