Andrew Erickson#30 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 23, 2026
Erickson counsels caution on Malik Nabers coming off a complicated ACL recovery, expecting a ramp-up period and a poor offensive environment; they view Nabers as a risky pick relative to their rising ADP. They also flag Garrett Wilson as falling in the same historically underperforming injury bucket, while noting positives in Wilson's situation.
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So after Nabers seemed like a strong fade, the conversation has changed.
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Fantasy Bust CallsMalik NabersNew York Giants
Malik Nabers to fall short of his draft cost (WR11/12)
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