LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested in New Orleans Monday on a misdemeanor illegal firearm charge.

The rising junior was taken into custody after saying he did not have a permit for a gun.

LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers runs for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Jan. 2, 2023, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Nabers was released and did not have to post bail, and the school is still gathering information, according to ESPN.

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NOLA.com reports Nabers was arrested at 7:30 p.m. when police spotted an "L-shaped object" on him.

LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers signals a first down after catching a pass during a game against the UAB Blazers Nov. 19, 2022, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The 19-year-old led the Tigers with 72 catches and 1,017 yards while finding the end zone three times. He ranked second in the SEC in receiving yards.

He was named MVP of the Citrus Bowl, where LSU took down Purdue, 63-7. Nabers caught a 75-yard touchdown and also threw for a five-yard score.

Malik Nabers of the LSU Tigers celebrates after scoring a 34-yard touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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He had nine receptions for 163 yards and completed both of his pass attempts for 50 yards in the bowl game.

LSU wide receiver arrested on illegal gun charge

Malik Nabers' 1,017 receiving yards ranked second in SEC