Jaxon Smith-Njigba

21-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
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
$Signed a four-year, $14.42 million contract with the Seahawks in May of 2023.
Held to one catch
WRSeattle Seahawks
September 25, 2023
Smith-Njigba caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Njigba logged 31 of 71 offensive snaps (44 percent), which was his lowest snap share of the season and barely ahead of fellow rookie Jake Bobo (41 percent). Bobo caught just one pass for a five-yard touchdown on two targets. It's certainly a little concerning that Smith-Njigba is essentially tied with an undrafted first-year player for snap share, but it's worth noting that the Seahawks ran the ball 29 times, and Bobo is considered a high-end run blocker. Still, fantasy managers haven't seen enough to trust Smith-Njigba in lineups, and they probably won't feel comfortable as long as DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are dominating the target share.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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
10.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.34
 
% Team Air Yards
4.8%
 
% Team Targets
14.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
2.3 Yds
 
Catch Rate
64.3%
 
Drop Rate
7.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.8
 
% Targeted On Route
17.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.71
 
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Giants pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
79.5
 
Cornerbacks
84.7
 
Safeties
55.3
 
Linebackers
110.0
 
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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' 1"
 
Weight
200 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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Reels in five passes
WRSeattle Seahawks
September 17, 2023
Smith-Njigba caught five of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 37-31 overtime win versus the Lions.
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Targeted five times Sunday
WRSeattle Seahawks
September 10, 2023
Smith-Njigba (wrist) finished with three catches (five targets) for 13 yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Rams.
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No role limitations after surgery
WRSeattle Seahawks
September 8, 2023
Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Smith-Njigba won't have any limitations Sunday against the Rams despite have wrist surgery less than three weeks ago, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
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Full practice Wednesday
WRSeattle Seahawks
September 6, 2023
Smith-Njigba (wrist) practiced fully Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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In line to play Sunday
WRSeattle Seahawks
Wrist
September 6, 2023
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Smith-Njigba (wrist) is slated to play Sunday against the Rams, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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