# New Orleans Saints Sign Michigan Panthers WR Samson Nacua

- Author: Jonathan Clink
- Published: 2024-08-03T02:15:29Z
- Updated: 2026-02-18T22:23:41Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Michigan Panthers (michigan-panthers)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/new-orleans-saints-sign-michigan-panthers-wr-samson-nacua

The New Orleans Saints Signed wide receiver [Samson Nacua](https://uflnewshub.com/player/samson-nacua-28378) who played for the Michigan Panthers this past season. The list of Panthers signed to NFL teams is beginning to be an extended one as there have now been 8 players signed to NFL teams who played for the Michigan Panthers this past season.

### WR Samson Nacua - BYU (6’4, 195 lbs, 26 y/o)

Nacua played in 7 regular season games for the Panthers this past season and recorded 11 receptions for 124 yards. He also made an impact on special teams as he recorded 6 special teams tackles.

Nacua was briefly with the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL in 2023 where he appeared in 2 games although he did not record a reception prior to being released from the team.

Nacua began his collegiate career with Utah where he appeared in 44 games with 7 starts from 2017 to 2020 where he recorded 82 receptions for 1,015 yards and 11 touchdowns. He played his final season at BYU where he played in 13 games with 4 starts and caught 21 passes for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Following his collegiate career he signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. He played in 3 preseason games with the Colts and caught 2 passes for 30 yards and a touchdown although he was waived amid final roster cuts.

Samson Nacua is the older brother of Puka Nacua who had a breakout rookie season at receiver with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. He was teammates with his oldest brother [Kai Nacua](https://uflnewshub.com/player/kai-nacua-30944) on the [Michigan Panthers](https://uflnewshub.com/team/michigan-panthers/) who plays safety. The youngest Nacua brother, Tei Nacua, will be playing receiver at BYU this season.

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