Fantasy football: Where to draft New York Giants WR Malik Nabers

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The Giants selected LSU WR Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a consensus AP and Sporting News All-American his junior season with the Tigers, catching 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. New York picked him to be a game breaking wideout for QB Daniel Jones. Below, we look at Malik Nabers’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering his rookie year, Nabers brings high expectations after an impressive LSU career, averaging 80.5 catches, 1,293 yards, and 8.5 touchdowns in his final two seasons. Despite the Giants’ recent struggles at wide receiver, Nabers could be the player to break that trend. However, his current ADP as a top-50 pick is risky, considering the learning curve many LSU receivers have faced early in their NFL careers. While his talent is undeniable, drafting Nabers requires confidence in his ability to produce immediately.

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Malik Nabers’ ADP: 37.42

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Nabers 37.42 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the 3rd to 5th round depending on the size of the league. His ADP is best among the Giants. RB Devin Singletary is next at 82.08.

Among wide receivers, Nabers’ ADP puts him 17th at the position, behind Houston’s WR combo of Stefon Diggs (37.24) and Nico Collins (33.84). Chicago’s DJ Moore ( 37.56) is 18th and Seattle’s DK Metcalf (38.09) is 19th.

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Malik Nabers’ 2023-24 LSU stats

Games: 13

Receptions: 89

Receiving yards: 1,569

Receiving touchdowns: 14

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Where should you draft Nabers?

Nabers enters 2024 with the potential to make a significant fantasy impact. There’s a realistic chance he could push for a 30%-target share out of the gate, which would put him in a prime position to deliver strong fantasy numbers. Volume is crucial in fantasy football, and if Nabers commands that many targets, it’s hard to see him failing.

The question, though, is about his ceiling. Talent-wise, Nabers has the ability to be a top-5 wide receiver. However, that kind of breakout may be tough to achieve with Jones at quarterback — and the potential for Drew Lock to take over if Jones struggles. Quarterback play could cap Nabers’ production, making him a bit of a boom-or-bust option.

Whether you draft Nabers depends on your fantasy philosophy. He’s being taken ahead of more established players, but those players may have limited upside. Nabers, on the other hand, offers a higher ceiling but with more risk. Poor quarterback play could drag him down to a middling WR3, similar to what we saw with talented rookies like Falcons WR Drake London and Jets WR Garrett Wilson in difficult situations.

If the Giants’ offense clicks, Nabers has the potential to exceed his ADP and become a fantasy steal. He’s a high-risk, high-reward option who could stand out with even competent quarterback play.

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