Rams WR Puka Nacua Breaks Free For 45-Yard Rushing Touchdown
Sep 14, 2025, 11:29 AM
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Puka Nacua #12 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after his catch for a first down during a 14-9 Rams win in the NFL 2025 game between Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua scored his first touchdown of the season early in week two, but it wasn’t how you’d expect.
Nacua took a handoff and broke free down the sideline for a 45-yard rushing score.
Puka Nacua with a 45-yard RUSHING touchdown 😯#LocalsInTheNFL #RamsHouse @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 14, 2025
Set up on 4th and 1 from the 45-yard line, Los Angeles opted for a jet sweep type play with Nacua coming around the left side of the line.
It was Nacua’s second rushing TD in his young career.
In week one, the former Cougar had 10 receptions for 130 yards but failed to get in the end zone. With an early score in week two, Nacua had plenty of time to nab his first receiving TD to make it a multiple-TD game.
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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