Davante Adams Impressed By New Teammate Puka Nacua At OTAs
Jun 12, 2025, 3:56 PM
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
After a rocky one-year stint in New York, Davante Adams has landed with the Los Angeles Rams. The change of scenery has brought sunshine, optimism, and some new star teammates.
At the Rams’ OTAs, Adams praised third-year wideout Puka Nacua, speaking highly of both his talent and character.
Davante Adams 🤝 Puka Nacua pic.twitter.com/ekexUkY9hn
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 10, 2025
“I got a lot of respect for his game,” Adams said. “His approach is exactly what a young guy in this league should have. With a veteran coming in, it makes it more fun and easier for me to share the secrets, tools, and nuances that go into wide receiver play. He’s eager to learn, which makes it fun too.”
For the entirety of Nacua’s career, his veteran in the WR room was Cooper Kupp. Now with Kupp in Seattle, it appears that Adams will step into that role. However, it looks like Nacua will be the undisputed No. 1 guy in 2025.
With that said, Adams still has a lot to offer on the gridiron. Outside of the new relationship with Nacua, he went into how his welcome to Southern California has been.
“It’s been exactly what I needed, feeling rejuvenated and really, really enjoying the time with the guys, getting to know them, getting on the same page with Matthew (Stafford), and just kind of gelling with the whole team right now,” Adams said. “It feels like I’ve been on this team for a couple of years now, just based off of how open and receptive the guys have been to me.”
“It’s been exactly what I needed, feeling rejuvenated and really, really enjoying the time with the guys”
From the Podium: Davante Adams + more ⤵️
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 12, 2025
About Puka Nacua
Before his college career, the Provo, Utah native played high school football at Orem High School. He finished his career with the Tigers as the owner of multiple state records.
After high school, the receiver attended the University of Washington and played a couple of seasons for the Huskies.
After the 2020 season, Nacua returned home to Provo and immediately became a star for the Cougars.
Nacua finished his BYU career with a total of 91 catches for 1,430 yards and 11 touchdowns as well as 39 carries for 357 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.
Puka, man.
Gotta catch ’em all 🏈 pic.twitter.com/7rsLawwY3S
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
In April 2023, the Rams selected Nacua with the No. 177 overall pick during the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
Nacua finished his first season as a professional with an NFL rookie record 105 receptions for 1,486 yards. He also scored six touchdowns.
The rookie wideout received NFL All-Pro second-team honors for his play in 2023. He finished as the runner-up to C.J. Stroud for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Nacua’s sophomore campaign was plagued with injuries, but he still finished the season with 79 receptions for 990 yards and three touchdowns.
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