Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Seattle Seahawks
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
$Signed a four-year, $14.42 million contract with the Seahawks in May of 2023.
Solid rookie campaign
WRSeattle Seahawks
January 9, 2024
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.
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How do Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
32.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.86
 
% Team Air Yards
13.6%
 
% Team Targets
17.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
5.9 Yds
 
Catch Rate
67.7%
 
Drop Rate
7.5%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.0
 
% Targeted On Route
18.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.25
 
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Jaxon Smith-Njigba Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaxon Smith-Njigba's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
197 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.21 sec
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
30.62 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Sees big role boost Thursday
WRSeattle Seahawks
November 30, 2023
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.
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Notches TD on only catch Sunday
WRSeattle Seahawks
December 31, 2023
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
WRSeattle Seahawks
December 28, 2023
Smith-Njigba (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Dealing with knee concern
WRSeattle Seahawks
Knee
December 27, 2023
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
WRSeattle Seahawks
December 24, 2023
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
WRSeattle Seahawks
December 18, 2023
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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