Jaxon Smith-Njigba
22-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
63
YDS
628
TD
4
AVG
10.0
TAR
93
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Smith-Njigba didn't play much as a freshman at Ohio State and was limited to three appearances as a junior while battling hamstring injuries, but in between he put up 1,606 yards as a sophomore in an offense that also featured 2022 first-round picks Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. For what it's worth, Wilson has said Smith-Njigba is the best player of the trio -- a statement that became all the more interesting when both Wilson and Olave topped 1,000 yards as NFL rookies. While he doesn't quite have the straight-line speed to match his college teammates, the slot-based Smith-Njigba made waves at the 2023 combine with elite marks in the three-cone drill (6.57 seconds) and short shuttle (3.93). That's like where he'll play for the Seahawks, who made him the first wide receiver selected in this year's draft at 20th overall. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett figure to dominate the targets, but Smith-Njigba gives Seattle a third wideout it's lacked in recent years and could make an immediate impact in three-receiver sets. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Solid rookie campaign
Smith-Njigba recorded 63 receptions on 93 targets for 628 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Njigba was the first wideout off the board in April's draft but finished 10th among all pass-catchers in receiving yards and ninth in receptions. The Ohio State product was the Seahawks' clear No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who combined for more than 2,000 receiving yards. Smith-Njigba won't turn 22 years old until February, so he has plenty of runway to develop. It will be tough for him to truly thrive as long as Lockett and Metcalf are around, though.
Smith-Njigba was the first wideout off the board in April's draft but finished 10th among all pass-catchers in receiving yards and ninth in receptions. The Ohio State product was the Seahawks' clear No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who combined for more than 2,000 receiving yards. Smith-Njigba won't turn 22 years old until February, so he has plenty of runway to develop. It will be tough for him to truly thrive as long as Lockett and Metcalf are around, though.
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Air Yards Per Game
32.4Air Yards Per Snap
0.86% Team Air Yards
13.6%% Team Targets
17.0%Avg Depth of Target
5.9 YdsCatch Rate
67.7%Drop Rate
7.5%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
18.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Jaxon Smith-Njigba Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.21 secHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
30.62 in
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Sees big role boost Thursday
Smith-Njigba could be approaching No. 2 receiver status in terms of volume after logging a career-high 11 targets in the Seahawks' Thursday night loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Njigba also posted a game- and career-high seven receptions in the loss, pushing his season line to an impressive 45-468-2 across 12 games. The rookie has now seen at least five targets in four of the last five games, and his 32 targets over the entirety of that stretch check in just six behind Tyler Lockett's total in the same span. While Smith-Njigba doesn't figure to overtake Lockett officially on the depth chart, it appears there's no shortage of burgeoning chemistry between the first-year talent and Geno Smith heading into a critical stretch run for Seattle.
Smith-Njigba also posted a game- and career-high seven receptions in the loss, pushing his season line to an impressive 45-468-2 across 12 games. The rookie has now seen at least five targets in four of the last five games, and his 32 targets over the entirety of that stretch check in just six behind Tyler Lockett's total in the same span. While Smith-Njigba doesn't figure to overtake Lockett officially on the depth chart, it appears there's no shortage of burgeoning chemistry between the first-year talent and Geno Smith heading into a critical stretch run for Seattle.
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Notches TD on only catch Sunday
Smith-Njigba gathered in one of two passes for 12 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers.
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Full practice Thursday
Smith-Njigba (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Dealing with knee concern
Smith-Njigba was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Hauls in six passes Sunday
Smith-Njigba recorded six catches (on seven targets) for 61 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win at Tennessee.
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Catches game-winning TD
Smith-Njigba caught all four of his targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 20-17 win over Philadelphia.
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