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LSU wideout Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans on weapons charge

On3 imageby:Dan Morrison02/21/23

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Malik Nabers
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LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers has been arrested on a weapons charge in New Orleans, according to authorities.

On Tuesday morning, Nabers was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail. He is being charged with the Illegally Carrying a Weapon. This came after he was arrested Monday night, though he was not booked until 2:00 AM on Tuesday.

There are no details about the circumstances of his arrest at this time.

A star player in his first two seasons with LSU, Malik Nabers has 100 career catches for 1,434 yards and seven touchdowns. He broke out during the 2022 season and was expected to have a massive 2023 season.

LSU is aware of the situation, though neither the school nor the football program has released a statement at this time.