Puka Nacua was drafted No. 177 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of BYU. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 43 · #177 overall
Puka Nacua BYU Draft
Puka Nacua was drafted No. 177 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of BYU. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 44
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 398th at BYU
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Puka Nacua came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
BYU
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 201 lbs
- Hometown
- Provo, UT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 280 prospect38.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 44
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 398th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 39100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Puka Nacua.
Clemson
Northwestern
Bowling Green
BYU in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Puka Nacua in the 2023 NFL Draft
Puka Nacua is a Wide receiver out of BYU selected No. 177 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Puka Nacua drafted?
Puka Nacua was selected No. 177 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 43). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/puka-nacua.
What college did Puka Nacua play for?
Puka Nacua played college football at BYU in the FBS Ind.. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Puka Nacua's NFL career turn out?
44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/puka-nacua.