Ranking which NFL team is the best fit for LSU's Malik Nabers
LSU Wide Receiver Malik Nabers has a chance to be the first non-quarterback selected but, is that the best situation for him?
The NFL Draft opens up next week and the LSU Tigers will be all over the first round with two potential top-ten selections. While Jayden Daniels seemingly is going to either New England or Washington, Malik Nabers has a wide variety of landing spots. The lowest it seems Malik Nabers will go is the tenth pick of the draft with these five teams being his landing spots.
5. Giants - 6th Overall
The Giants are in the top ten of the draft and in the market for a wide receiver but, overall don't offer Nabers a great landing spot. The Giants don't have a long-term plan at quarterback as Daniel Jones is likely being replaced either in this draft or the following draft.
At Quarterback, Nabers would be catching passes from either Daniel Jones who's been inconsistent and injured often or Drew Lock who's onto his third team. Of the teams selecting in the top ten the Giants seemingly have the worst plan at quarterback.
The Giants don't have a true number-one receiver allowing for Malik Nabers to be the team's top receiver. Around Nabers, the Giants would have capable receiving options in Darren Waller, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt.
While the Giants offer Malik Nabers a chance to go to a big market and a top-ten selection, it's probably one of the worst outcomes for him. If Nabers does end up in New York, he'll likely be paired with a young quarterback next season which could end up being a massive positive.
4. Cardinals - 4th Overall
The Cardinals hold the fourth overall pick due to Kyler Murray playing in just eight games coming off of an ACL injury. If not for Kyler missing half the season, the Cardinals wouldn't be in the position to land a receiver of Nabers' caliber.
Malik Nabers will be paired with Kyler Murray as the team's quarterback-receiver combo for the years to come. While Murray and Nabers wouldn't be starting on the same timeline, it's one of the better quarterback situations in the top ten picks of the draft.
The Cardinals are, however, rebuilding their receiving core after losing Marquise Brown in free agency. At receiver, the Cardinals have an unproven group while tight end Trey McBride looks like a future star after recording 825 yards this season.
Overall, Malik Nabers' draft range seemingly starts with the Cardinals and being the first non-quarterback off the board would be a massive accomplishment. While there are a few situations better for Nabers long-term, ending up in Arizona would be a great landing spot.