Rams’ Puka Nacua opens up about using alcohol to cope with NFL stardom

By Marcus D. Smith, USA TODAY

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua entered the NFL as a relatively unknown fifth round pick (and the No. 177 overall selection) of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he quickly emerged into a household name.

The 25-year-old’s rise to superstardom was seemingly overnight. Nacua shared in a vulnerable interview with Netflix Sports’ Elle Duncan before the 49ers vs. Rams game on Sept. 10 how his life abruptly changed and how he’s been adjusting to the life of a star football player in Los Angeles.

Nacua opened up to Duncan, discussing mental health, fatherhood and healthy ways to cope with all the stress he’s been under.

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