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Giants rookie Malik Nabers admits he still hasn't been to Manhattan... one month after the LSU alum was drafted 6th overall by New York

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By Emily Selleck

Published: 06:11 BST, 22 May 2024 | Updated: 06:11 BST, 22 May 2024

Giants rookie Malik Nabers isn't in a New York State of Mind just yet. 

The former Louisiana State University star, who was the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, admitted he's yet to venture into Manhattan. 

'They told me I gotta go into New York City, into Manhattan and try the pizza, but I never been there yet,' Nabers told Sports Illustrated Tuesday.


When asked if he'd set a date to explore the Big Apple, the wide receiver said he'll make the trip, 'whenever we don't have practice.' 

It comes almost one month after the franchise drafted the 20-year-old Louisiana native, and welcomed him to East Rutherford, New Jersey to begin life as a Giant.

Giants rookie Malik Nabers admitted he still hasn't been to Manhattan since being drafted

The wide receiver, who is from Louisiana, said he'll explore the Big Apple when he gets a break

At the time, the team released footage of Nabers being greeted by GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, though many fans noticed that he looked rather miserable. 

Later that day, the rookie said in a press conference that he planned to put his 'body on the line' for his new team. 

Nabers gives the Giants a receiver with elite ball skills and route-running ability. He caught 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 TDs last season with the Tigers of the Southeastern Conference. 

Along with training at the Giants' New Jersey headquarters, Nabers has been busy jetting across the country for swanky events. 

Nabers was selected 6th overall in the 2024 Draft by the New York franchise 

He arrived in New Jersey to begin life as a member of the Giants last month

Fans noticed the former LSU star didn't look too excited to be there as he met GM Joe Schoen

Over the weekend, he joined a small group of NFL rookies from the 2024 class, including the Bears' first overall pick Caleb Williams and Patriots QB Drake Maye, for an intimate breakfast with Tom Brady and Jay-Z. 

The seven-time Super Bowl champ and the Empire State of Mind rapper hosted the event with Fanatics CEO, Michael Rubin, in Los Angeles Sunday morning. 

'Tommy and Jay thank you so much for the invaluable advice and knowledge you shared – this was such an incredible opportunity for these rooks before they take their first snap,' Rubin captioned a series of Instagram snaps, noting the group 'discussed sports and business.' 

'Big things ahead for this group – can’t wait to watch you all crush it on and off the field,' the billionaire entrepreneur added.

He later jetted to Los Angeles, where he joined Tom Brady and Jay-Z for an intimate breakfast

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