The former Utah and BYU player is a brother of the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brothers Samson and Puka Nacua, from left, joke around with the press following BYU’s first day of fall camp for the 2021 season on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.
The UFL announced Sunday that it was investigating an incident between players and a fan following the St. Louis Battlehawks’ 32-27 victory over the Michigan Panthers on Saturday night.
“The UFL is aware of the incident that took place last evening at the conclusion of the Michigan Panthers vs. St. Louis Battlehawks game in St. Louis,” the statement read. “League officials are currently investigating the matter.”
The incident occurred as the Panthers were leaving the field after the game. Video of the confrontation showed Panthers players, including receiver Samson Nacua, brother of Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, exchanging words with a fan. Then, Samson Nacua appeared to reach up and slap the fan. It is not known what led to the altercation.
Nacua, 27, has seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers this season. Another brother, Kai Nacua, is a safety who also plays for the Panthers. Samson Nacua, who played at Utah and BYU, has spent some time in NFL training camps with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.
Puka Nacua, 23, is a two-year NFL veteran with the Los Angeles Rams. He was a Pro Bowl player as a rookie in 2023, when he caught 105 passes for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns.