# Puka Nacua — what pundits predicted WR · BYU; Washington 72 checkable claims from 42 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## Measurables - Height: 6′2″ - Weight: 201 lb 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2023-combine.htm). ## What the room says - Median call across 3 pundits: 1,709 receiving yards ## What pundits expect (60 unsettled) - “He missed practice all week and will be out multiple games. (Week 10)” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cd84e832-035b-4ba3-90e9-e928c1396bf9 - “Nacua would have to miss games against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6570ee51-64a4-445b-b4d5-88f7560c5689 - “Nacua would have to miss games against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6570ee51-64a4-445b-b4d5-88f7560c5689 - “Nacua would have to miss games against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6570ee51-64a4-445b-b4d5-88f7560c5689 - “Nacua would have to miss games against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6570ee51-64a4-445b-b4d5-88f7560c5689 - “His absence against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs, and 49ers certainly makes things interesting. (game vs. Packers)” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7c57bb9-6605-4135-ac11-e2416dd1f31a - “His absence against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs, and 49ers certainly makes things interesting. (game vs. Chiefs)” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7c57bb9-6605-4135-ac11-e2416dd1f31a - “With Nacua set to go on injured reserve, he will be out at least four games... His absence against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs, and 49ers certainly makes things interesting.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7c57bb9-6605-4135-ac11-e2416dd1f31a - “His absence against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs, and 49ers certainly makes things interesting. (game vs. 49ers)” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7c57bb9-6605-4135-ac11-e2416dd1f31a - ““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Nov 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6273d102-fbdc-4e5d-b48e-06459e276b72 - “If I had to guess, I'm gonna assume that Puka is not playing... So we're gonna assume Puka is out (vs. the Raiders on Sunday)” — [Gavin Carlson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gavin-carlson), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c048f7f8-76be-4dcc-b891-49f01cba6096 - Puka Nacua to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet - “Puka Nacua will be back for the talented Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Philadelphia ... McVay said Friday that Nacua will play against the Eagles with no injury designation after missing the last two games with hip and groin soreness.” — [John McMullen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-mcmullen), for 2026, said Oct 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ee5dccdc-daff-458d-8edd-cfcb687d8eaa - “Nacua is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last two weeks due to a groin injury.” — [Bradley Locker](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bradley-locker), for 2026, said Oct 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4a558099-d784-47d1-973c-f440af88e86d - “it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Oct 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/23c364b5-f299-4aef-8a2e-e54f8f9530af - “the Are They Playing tool on FantasyPros.com gives Puka a 4% chance to play ... It seems incredibly unlikely that he's going to play. (Week 3)” — [Ryan Wormeli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-wormeli), for 2026, said Sep 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/89b144a4-71de-4a4a-a007-e042bf83baf0 - “Because I don't expect Puka to play. (Week 3, Rams at Broncos)” — [Chris Simms](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-simms), for 2026, said Sep 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd - “It looks like he'll miss Week 3, with the injury updates gradually worsening.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Sep 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a61f255-10c5-478a-a786-41d01e4b8a4d - Puka Nacua to be franchise-tagged — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25196116-210c-437d-8830-6cb98ea54b29 - “As the Los Angeles Rams get ready to play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, it is looking increasingly likely that they will be without wide receiver Puka Nacua.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0569ab92-73d5-421b-b3c6-6dad69dfce4c - “wide receiver Puka Nacua is trending toward not playing (Week 2 vs. the New York Giants on Monday Night Football)” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/db2a873a-ca0a-4ad8-963f-c69e03e5e3ef - “it certainly sounds like, Puka's trending towards not playing tonight against the Giants” — [Adam Schefter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-schefter), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3cf68e2f-d4fb-48a6-8130-82be302b07f3 - “"They wanted to determine his availability later today, but the fact that he didn't practice the last two practices late in the week, I would say doesn't bode great for his availability. But a firm word coming later today," Rapoport said. (Week 2 vs. Giants)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f2f6e3a6-331d-4856-98ea-6e35450cdac3 - Puka Nacua to be 1st on the depth chart — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/84790379-62d8-453f-af18-4f08f6655538 - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7a102b09-2330-488b-af35-1c3096a6695d - Puka Nacua to fall short of his draft cost (the first round) — TJ Horgan, for 2026, said Sep 5, 2026; not settled yet - Puka Nacua to be franchise-tagged — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65b44b82-406e-44da-b96f-c4aff0b2cac6 - Puka Nacua to play out his deal with no new contract — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65b44b82-406e-44da-b96f-c4aff0b2cac6 - Puka Nacua to be 1st on the depth chart — Will Mauro, for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet - Puka Nacua to record 100 receptions — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c - Puka Nacua to become the highest-paid at his position — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c - Puka Nacua to make All-Pro — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c - Puka Nacua to fall short of his draft cost (ADP 5 | WR2) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Greg Jennings](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-jennings), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a1f7ce45-588c-40c6-abc7-ea9218e4ebeb - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Chris Broussard](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-broussard), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/691cb81e-e535-4267-b1eb-a1fdcac70c0f - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points — [Nathan Jahnke](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0f2654dd-1623-4598-a3d2-d6ecf3011d1a - Puka Nacua to sign a new deal — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ad07a412-2d7d-4306-9514-e78009682070 - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points — [Nathan Jahnke](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke), for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/988838e4-22fc-4b17-afd1-f79b18d89d7d - Puka Nacua to fall short of his draft cost (No. 4 overall) — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ea523951-5291-4db1-8532-e768ae4dc24f - Puka Nacua to be 1st on the depth chart — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/327a6859-98f4-45e4-abeb-08d6ba836c50 - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — Frank Schwab, for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet - Puka Nacua to outplay his draft cost (Round 1) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 10, 2026; not settled yet - Puka Nacua to record 226 fantasy points — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10b38162-4633-468d-be6c-1e14befcadd8 - Puka Nacua to record 1,600 receiving yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10b38162-4633-468d-be6c-1e14befcadd8 - Puka Nacua to record 122 receptions — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/10b38162-4633-468d-be6c-1e14befcadd8 - Puka Nacua to make 99 Madden rating — [Chad Ochocinco Johnson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-ochocinco-johnson), for 2026, said Jul 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4d98a5d6-f612-4fb8-804c-96e1bd91cd5f - Puka Nacua to sign a new deal — [Travis Rodgers](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/travis-rodgers), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1e8e957-e687-4ca5-9185-89753d9676e3 - Puka Nacua to move — “$40,000,000 per year extension; matter of when, not if” — [Ross Jackson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ross-jackson), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/14791848-5878-44cf-a452-cc13a5202fee - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/663580b6-d637-49ed-abfb-9b9ec27fb2fe - Puka Nacua to record 1,709 receiving yards — [Michael Brockers](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-brockers), for 2026, said May 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e7d13468-d30b-4b62-95a8-1fbd66171345 - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Brandon Carney](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney), for 2026, said May 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bf57171a-56c0-4511-9cd5-4c46f3d1d2e7 - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2026, said May 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4988d6e6-42e7-4b29-abbe-87fe59169a4e - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2026, said May 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4988d6e6-42e7-4b29-abbe-87fe59169a4e - Puka Nacua to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points — [Doug "D-Mac" McKain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/doug-d-mac-mckain), for 2026, said Apr 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4b23966d-d090-4a54-9ed2-3fcb236178dc - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Gavin Carlson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gavin-carlson), for 2026, said Apr 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2084633a-8765-4e72-abf1-8371a95fba72 - Puka Nacua to sign a new deal — [Travis Rodgers](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/travis-rodgers), for 2026, said Apr 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5d6b459b-7ecc-4528-a067-e677853177d0 - Puka Nacua to sign a new deal — [Doug "D-Mac" McKain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/doug-d-mac-mckain), for 2026, said Apr 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/368a2775-ed42-49a4-a6f4-f7ed03fa042e - Puka Nacua to move — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/432d7268-d5b1-49f6-9435-12c9442d3023 - Puka Nacua to outplay his draft cost (seventeen overall) — [Joe Pisapia](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joe-pisapia), for 2025, said Aug 30, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c3c95c1c-64a4-42b6-9389-58d5fb5b27d1 ## Settled (12) - Puka Nacua to make First-Team All-Pro — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2025, said Jan 10, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ee4c83a3-1d08-4959-a075-95654fb1b7e9 - Puka Nacua to make First-Team All-Pro — Pushing the Pile, for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) - Puka Nacua to make First-Team All-Pro — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 - Puka Nacua to finish top 5 at his position, by receiving yards — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Oct 3, 2025; scored 75 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d48b8521-6883-4f25-99f1-6f552bfe5a94 - Puka Nacua to make the roster — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Aug 16, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/893ce849-9f8b-40c4-b5bc-a578611b14f8 - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Sep 29, 2025; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e0759bb3-fd2c-400d-8ee9-f77e5c5fe3e6 - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2025, said Sep 29, 2025; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/224a89ec-12c3-4755-96d7-07ff3fcd3b25 - Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Dec 9, 2024; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6671cdd3-7a29-4dc8-a3a0-7b5702ef670b - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2025, said Jan 6, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/671b9c4f-1f25-4f11-ad26-16a1126ea3b8 - Puka Nacua to finish top 6 at his position, by receiving yards — [Seth Rollins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/seth-rollins), for 2025, said Jul 17, 2025; scored 66.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47efff98-9c33-4f7e-967d-394d966ca652 - Puka Nacua to record 2,000 receiving yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Jun 23, 2025; scored 71.5 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1e372f85-6770-4afa-8ebb-98523328990b - Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year — Good Morning Football, for 2025, said Jan 6, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/puka-nacua Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology