Bill Belichick is impressed by Puka Nacua's performances - Source: Getty
Puka Nacua's rise to stardom was among the biggest surprises of the 2023 NFL season. The rookie wide receiver, a fifth-round pick, caught the league by storm with his record-breaking rookie season, where he finished with 1,486 receiving yards and six touchdowns to his name.
He has missed a few games in 2024, hence why he still hasn't crossed the 1,000-yard mark. But he has actually improved, with 87.4 yards per game in 2023 and 88.5 yards per game in 2024. The Los Angeles Rams have a 5-3 record in games where he played.
Among his biggest fans in the NFL world, former New England Patriots head coach and 6x Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick is part of the group. In a recent appearance at the Let's Go Podcast, he spoke about Nacua's virtues, and even included things from off the field:
