Puka Nacua is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).
He was picked by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He also earned a spot in the Pro Bowl and was chosen for the All-Pro second team.
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $1 million from all of his income sources as of 2025. He is of American White Ethnicity. He is of Samoan, Hawaiian, and Portuguese descent. His religious faith is not updated yet.
Wife/Girlfriend, Children & Parents
According to the reports, he is unmarried yet. He used to date Hallie Aiono, and they welcomed their son, Kingston, in October 2025.
Even though their relationship has been public, Aiono filed a paternity case in July 2025, asking for full custody and help with expenses from her pregnancy and delivery.
His mother’s name is Mrs. Penina Nacua, and his father’s name is Mr. Lionel Nacua. He has five siblings named Samson Nacua, Kai Nacua, Tei Nacua, Isaiah Nacua, and Chanel Nacua.
Early Life & Educational Details
His real name is Makea “Puka” Nacua. He was born on 29 May 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He got the nickname “Puka,” which means chubby in Samoan, because he was a big baby.
He grew up in Provo, Utah, and went to Orem High School. In 2018, he was honored as the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.
He started his college football career at Washington, but after the season, he entered the transfer portal and moved to BYU for the 2021 season.
Over his two years at BYU, he caught 91 passes for 1,430 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 39 times for 357 yards—averaging 9.2 yards per run—and added five rushing touchdowns.
Age, Height & Weight
As per his birth date, he is 24 years old as of 2025. He is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) in height, and his weight is approximately 212 lb (96 kg). He has black hair, and his eyes are also brown.
His arm length is 31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m), and his hand span is 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m).
Career Details
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 177th overall as the 20th wide receiver selected.
In his first preseason game, he made three catches for 32 yards and scored an 11-yard touchdown, even though the Rams lost 34–17 to the Chargers.
In his first playoff game, Nacua made nine catches for 181 yards and scored a 50-yard touchdown, though the Rams lost 24–23 to the Lions.
In the NFC playoffs the next season, he caught five passes for 44 yards in a 27–9 win over the Vikings, and then had six catches for 97 yards in a 28–22 loss to the Eagles in the divisional round.
In March 2025, the Rams shared that Nacua was changing his jersey number from 17 to 12, the same number he wore in college.
After the team’s bye week, he returned in Week 9 and caught seven passes for 95 yards, including a diving 39-yard touchdown in a 34–10 win over the Saints.
On April 25, 2024, he signed a long-term shoe and clothing deal with Jordan Brand, along with Maxx Crosby from the Raiders.
Later, on September 4, 2024, he also landed an endorsement deal with Gatorade, joining athletes like Lamar Jackson, Justin Jefferson, and Diana Flores.
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