Malik Nabers fantasy outlook 2025: Where should you draft Giants WR this year?

After a terrific rookie season, Malik Nabers is set to take his game to the next level in 2025. Following a tumultuous campaign at MetLife Stadium regarding the starting quarterback role, the New York Giants brought in veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to mentor their project QB, former Ole Miss star Jaxson Dart.

With any of these three under center, Nabers is expected to make a significant impact. His fantasy football outlook for 2025 looks promising, as he could become one of the top players at his position if he stays on his current trajectory.

Malik Nabers fantasy outlook and points projection

Despite playing 15 games in 2024, Nabers shined whenever he took the field. The former LSU wide receiver led the Giants in targets (170), receptions (109), receiving yards (1,204) and touchdown receptions (seven). He also led the team with 16 20-plus-yard receptions and averaged 80.3 yards per game.

Malik Nabers is in for a terrific 2025 NFL season.

Nabers finished his first professional season as the league's WR12 and 23rd-best overall player, according to Sportskeeda's fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Compared with Tyreek Hill, his closest pursuer on the list, Nabers is projected to outscore the Miami Dolphins veteran with 261.3 fantasy points versus 225.5.

While Nabers isn’t expected to rush the ball as much as Hill, his impact in the passing game should elevate his overall value. He is projected to catch 104.8 passes for 1,156.9 yards and 6.8 touchdowns. Last season, he ranked seventh or better among wideouts in targets, receptions and fantasy points, amassing 273.6 points on ESPN Fantasy.

Malik Nabers ADP: Where should you draft the Giants WR?

Although some question whether Russell Wilson is the type of quarterback to fully utilize Nabers’ deep-threat ability, the second-year receiver should still thrive with Wilson, Winston or Dart under center.

He produced strong numbers with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito throwing to him last season, and his production could improve further with the new quarterback options.

Nabers should be considered a first- or early second-round pick in fantasy football drafts. The Giants also have Wan’Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton in the wide receiver room, but Nabers is expected to command the primary attention from quarterbacks and opposing defenses.