Malik Nabers 40 time: LSU receiver runs 4.35-second 40-yard dash at Tigers Pro Day
LSU football receiver Malik Nabers showed off his blazing speed at the Tigers' pro day on Wednesday.
Nabers, who's expected to be one of the top players selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, did not participate at the 2024 NFL Combine. He did, however, appear in Baton Rouge on Wednesday in front of scouts.
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Nabers ran the 40-yard dash and competed in the vertical jump at LSU's pro day on Wednesday, and also ran routes and caught passes for Tigers quarterback prospect Jayden Daniels, who's also projected to be a top-10 pick.
Nabers, the 2023 Biletnikoff Award runner-up to Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., caught 89 passes for 1,569 yards with 14 touchdowns as a junior last season.
Malik Nabers 40-yard dash time
LSU receiver Malik Nabers ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at LSU's pro day on Wednesday, and a 4.4 in his second run.
Official Pro Day stats from LSU. 4.35 and 4.4 40-yard time for Nabers pic.twitter.com/ueF4CXm44U
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) March 27, 2024
Nabers' time ranked fourth in the 40-yard dash among receivers at the NFL combine, only behind Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and LSU teammate Brian Thomas Jr.
Malik Nabers 40 clocks in at 4.35u 💨@lsufootball | @whyguard13pic.twitter.com/ayA7uZOcYj
— NFL (@NFL) March 27, 2024
After his blazing-fast 40-yard dash time, Nabers was met by former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was noticeably hype for his former receiver.
Jayden Daniels was hyped after Malik Nabers ran the 40-yard dash 🤝 @LSUfootballpic.twitter.com/ufTrJCn1Fr
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 27, 2024
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Malik Nabers combine numbers
Here are Malik Nabers' combine numbers, which occurred at LSU's pro day on Wednesday:
40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
Vertical: 42 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches
Malik Nabers NFL draft projections
Here are the latest NFL draft projections for LSU receiver Malik Nabers:
NFL.com: No. 6 overall to New York Giants
ESPN: No. 6 overall to New York Giants
CBS: No. 8 overall to Arizona Cardinals
The Athletic: No. 6 overall to New York Giants
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