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Was Malik Nabers house hunting during top-30 visit with Chargers?

Malik Nabers appeared to be looking at houses in California.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers had his top-30 visit with the Chargers on Wednesday. While he was there, it appears that Nabers was looking at houses, according to his Instagram story.

“It would be nice to walk outside my house like this,” Nabers said.

 

The footage created a whirlwind of reactions on social media, with many assuming that Nabers is getting prepared for the Chargers to draft him and others thinking that he could just be looking for an offseason house.

Nabers has been commonly mocked to Los Angeles at No. 5 throughout the pre-draft process.

The Bolts have a big need at the wide receiver position after the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and Nabers would provide a huge boost if they selected him.

2024 NFL draft: Chargers hosting WR Malik Nabers on visit

The Chargers are hosting the dynamic wide receiver on a pre-draft visit.

The Chargers are hosting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers on a pre-draft visit on Wednesday, according to NFL Media’s Cameron Wolfe.

Nabers is visiting the Cardinals, who have the No. 4 overall pick, on Tuesday.

Nabers has been pegged to Los Angeles at No. 5 overall in mock draft since the beginning of the pre-draft process.

The Bolts will be looking to add to their wide receiver room after the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and Nabers could be a welcomed addition.

Nabers is a dynamic playmaker whose release, play speed and run-after-catch ability make him a home-run threat each time he touches the ball.

Nabers is coming off his most productive season for the Tigers, which included 89 receptions for 1,569 yards (17.6 yards per catch) and 14 touchdowns. Seventeen of those catches went over 30 yards.

Insert Nabers into the Chargers’ offense and he and Justin Herbert would do wonders together.

Chargers 2024 NFL draft target: LSU WR Malik Nabers

Putting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers under a microscope to highlight his strengths, weaknesses and fit with the Chargers.

Over the next few months, we are going to be taking a look at a handful of draft prospects leading up to the 2024 NFL draft.

With the Chargers having needs at various positions, we will do our best to evaluate the players that we feel fit the team precisely.

Today, I take a look at LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers.

Vitals

Height: 6-0

Weight: 200

College Bio Page

Stats

Elevator pitch

Nabers is a dynamic playmaker whose play speed, quickness, and run-after-catch ability make him a home-run threat each time he touches the ball. However, he needs to enhance his releases and get a little bit stronger to win at the catch point consistently, projecting as an immediate high-level receiving option in the NFL.

Strengths

Very good burst and explosiveness…Vertical wheels to stretch the field…Dangerous YAC skills…Lower body twitch and burst to make sudden cuts at the top of patterns…Solid running instincts and vision to be dangerous any time he touches the ball…Physicality to finish through contact as a ballcarrier, breaking tackles…Natural ball tracking and judgement skills when football is in the air…Willing blocker.

Weaknesses

Needs to sharpen his route releases and stem footwork…Average in contested situations…Can make late adjustments with his body and allow the ball to get on top of him.

Red Flags

N/A

Fit Likelihood

High

Grade

1st

Highlights

2024 NFL draft: PFF identifies perfect prospect for Chargers

The Chargers are lacking an explosive playmaker.

The 2023 regular season is winding down for the Chargers, and all the attention will shift to the offseason, where they will look to revamp their roster under the new general manager and head coach.

Pro Football Focus recently identified the perfect 2024 NFL draft prospect for every team in the league, and for Los Angeles, it is LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers.

The Chargers just drafted a first-round receiver in Quentin Johnston last offseason, but he has struggled mightily to show he could have the caliber of a WR1 for that team. I don’t think his presence keeps the Chargers from getting a talent like Nabers, especially with a new regime that didn’t draft Johnston coming in.

Nabers is coming off his most productive season, as he finished with 89 receptions for 1,569 yards (17.6 yards per catch) and 14 touchdowns.

Nabers, the 6-foot and 200-pound wideout, is a dynamic playmaker whose release, play speed and run-after-catch ability make him a home-run threat each time he touches the ball.

Currently slated to pick No. 6 overall, with the potential to end up with the fifth selection, L.A. will have a good shot of having Nabers on the board when they’re on the clock.

Even though they drafted Quentin Johnston this past year, Los Angeles still lacks an explosive element in the offense. Furthermore, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen’s future with the team remains to be seen.

Insert Nabers into the offense and he and Justin Herbert would do wonders together.