Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Puka Nacua is a WR1 and grades as an Elite (A+) fantasy wide receiver for the 2026 season. He projects for about 312.5 fantasy points.
Puka Nacua is an NFL wide receiver for LAR. Projected WR1. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start. Last season he averaged 22.7 fantasy points per game (WR8 in 2026).
A+ · Elite. Projected WR1. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start.
Puka Nacua did not run timed drills at the NFL Combine. Drafted in 2023 (Round 5, Pick 177) out of BYU.
In 2026, Puka Nacua commanded a 21.6% target share with a 71.2% catch rate and a 0.47 WOPR (weighted opportunity rating), on 20.5% of the team's air yards.
He averaged 7.6 yards after the catch per reception with a 0% drop rate.
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yd | TD | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 62 | 45 | 485 | 2 | 22.7 |
| 2025 | 16 | 166 | 129 | 1715 | 10 | 23.4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 3 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 17 | 160 | 105 | 1486 | 6 | 17.6 |
Puka Nacua grades as an Elite (A+) fantasy wide receiver for 2026. Projected WR1. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start.
Puka Nacua does not have an early-round consensus ADP right now, so in most 12-team leagues he is a late-round pick or waiver-wire add rather than a core draft target.
Puka Nacua has no injury designation in our latest data and is expected to be available, but always confirm his status close to kickoff.
Projected WR1. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start. Last season he averaged 22.7 fantasy points per game (WR8 in 2026). He projects for roughly 312.5 fantasy points in 2026.