Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Rookie
DOB Feb 14, 2002 Age 21.3
College Ohio State
Drafted 2023 1.20 Exp Rookie
headset
Play Clip
28.00 -2.33 trending_down
Overall26.38
Vertical
35.00"
Broad Jump
Shuttle
Cone
125.0"
3.93s
6.57s
Who Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Jaxon "Jack" Smith-Njigba is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football at Ohio State, where he set school records for most catches in a single game with 15 and most receiving yards in a single season with 1,606 in 2021.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Articles
Dynasty Fantasy Football: Traversing the Trade Finder
Jun 24, 2023 · Wyatt Bertolone
We examine some intriguing players in the dynasty community and their recent trade value.
Campus to Canton Leagues: Don't Draft Freshmen
Jun 24, 2023 · John Arrington
C2C managers should beware when trying to draft the next big thing before they take a college snap.
2023 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Kenny McIntosh
Jun 22, 2023 · Bruce Matson
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
2023 Off-Season Mock Drafts: Real Life Rookie Results
Jun 11, 2023 · John DiBari
We break down six recent real life rookie drafts.
Dynasty Fantasy Football: Traversing the Trade Finder
Jun 7, 2023 · Wyatt Bertolone
We examine some intriguing players in the dynasty community and their recent trade value.
2023 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Jordan Addison
May 31, 2023 · Tim Riordan
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
2023 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
May 30, 2023 · Tyler Justin Karp
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
2023 Off-Season Mock Drafts: 20-Round 1QB Dynasty Startup with Rookies
May 29, 2023 · John DiBari
We break down a recent startup mock draft, with rookies now included.
Dynasty Twitter Observations: Calvin Ridley and Javonte Williams Return
May 27, 2023 · Michael Moore
We pick out some of the more interesting observations on social media this week.
2023 Dynasty Rookie Drafts: Positional Strengths
May 22, 2023 · Nicholas Muzzillo
We examine which positions appear to be the strongest in this year's rookie drafts. Does it differ from what we expected before the NFL Draft?
2023 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: CJ Stroud
May 19, 2023 · Josh Brickner
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
2023 NFL Draft: Dynasty Fantasy Football Winners and Losers from the NFC North
May 18, 2023 · Tyler Justin Karp
We examine the veteran winners and losers from the NFC North after the 2023 NFL Draft.
A Hater's Guide to the 2023 Wide Receiver Class
May 18, 2023 · John DiBari
We take a critical look at this year's wide receiver class.
Early 2024 Superflex Rookie Mock Draft
May 16, 2023 · Brandon Haye
What might the first round of a 2024 rookie draft look like? We look ahead.
2023 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Jahmyr Gibbs
May 16, 2023 · Bruce Matson
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
2023 Rookie Drafts: Wide Receivers Tiers Primer
May 13, 2023 · Tim Riordan
We break down the rookie wide receiver tiers after their landing spots were determined.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trading Post: Amon-Ra St. Brown
May 11, 2023 · Russ Fisher
We examine some recent trades for the Amon-Ra St. Brown and what the value looks like.
Post-Draft Rookie Rankings vs Redraft Rankings
May 9, 2023 · Peter Howard
We compare rookie rankings to redraft rankings to see which first-year players might have an immediate impact.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Mailbag: Cashing Out on Bijan Robinson?
May 9, 2023 · Shane Manila
We answer your questions, including one about a trade haul for Bijan Robinson.
2023 NFL Draft: Rookies Who Landed in the Worst Situations for Dynasty Leagues
May 9, 2023 · Tyler Justin Karp
Which rookies are stuck in situations we hadn't hoped for before the NFL Draft?
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Drafts: Rookies Destined to be Overdrafted
May 6, 2023 · Shane Hallam
Which rookies may see themselves taken a little too high in rookie drafts?
2023 NFL Draft: Rookies Who Landed in the Best Situations for Dynasty Leagues
May 5, 2023 · Tyler Justin Karp
Which players ended up in spots that will allow them to thrive?
2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Bust Mock Draft
May 5, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We take into consideration bust potential in this unique rookie mock draft.
2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Consensus Third Round
May 2, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We cover round three in our initial dynasty rookie rankings.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Mailbag: Kyle Pitts and Kenneth Walker Concerns, Jahmyr Gibbs Excitement and More
May 2, 2023 · Shane Manila
We answer your post-draft dynasty questions.
2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Consensus Second Round
May 1, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We break down the second round of our 2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings
Monday Mocks: Post-Draft Superflex Rookie Mock
May 1, 2023 · Ryan McDowell
We bring you an immediate reaction superflex, tight end premium, rookie mock draft.
2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Consensus First Round
Apr 30, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We bring you the top twelve Dynasty Fantasy Football rookies for 2023.
D'Andre Swift Traded to Philadelphia: The Dynasty Fantasy Football Impact
Apr 29, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We break down the trade of D'Andre Swift from a dynasty fantasy football perspective.
2023 NFL Draft: What We Expect on Day Two
Apr 28, 2023 · Bruce Matson
We cover what dynasty fantasy football enthusiasts should expect Friday night.
Inside the Dynasty War Room: DLF Reacts to Day One of the NFL Draft
Apr 28, 2023 · Shane Manila
We bring you our knee-jerk reactions to the start of the NFL Draft.
Dynasty Fantasy Football 2023 NFL Draft Impact: Veteran Winners and Losers from Day One
Apr 27, 2023 · Ken Kelly
We review the winners and losers from day one.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba News
J. Smith-Njigba so impressive · Jun 19, 2023
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith said of Jaxon Smith-Njigba: "He's so impressive"
JSN has looked exactly as advertised, has displayed the expected route-IQ and even flashed better than expected speed. The rookie will play from the slot between DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett and, though there could be competition for targets, he should be a producer in year-one. The NFL has been turning top-selected receivers into fantasy sensations over the past five years and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DLF's WR17, remains a good bet to be 2023's iteration.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba as advertised · Jun 10, 2023
Rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been as advertised in practice
JSN has drawn rave reviews from coaches and players all offseason and continues to show expectations for his rookie season should be very high. He'll have significant competition for targets playing between DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett but, starting out of the slot and given a free release into his routes, he could be a material producer from day one. Pete Carroll has been effusive in his praise of the rookie saying: “He’s really a natural athlete. Gifted in his timing in and out of breaks, and his feel. He also has — which we saw in the workout at school — great change of direction in him. He’s got marvelous ability to get in and out of his turns. And his hands are just as natural as can be. He’s really a bright football player, too. It makes sense to him." JSN, DLF's WR17, will be one to watch when pads go on in training camp.
J. Smith-Njigba feels 100% · May 14, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he feels "100 percent ready to go."
JSN has been a limited participant early as he slowly works his way back from the hamstring injury which severely limited his 2022 production. At this point, while his reps are being limited, all expectations are that he'll be 100% ready for camp. Until then, he's been on the field and getting mental reps while learning the offense. It's good news for the rookie as he seeks to make good on being the first receiver off the board during the 2023 NFL Draft. He's listed as DLF's rookie WR1 and is found as our WR18 overall.
J. Smith-Njigba has no ceiling · May 9, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigba says “there’s no ceiling for me” as a receiver
It appears JSN has limitless upside! The hyperbole is nice, as is the rookie's confidence, but it remains to be seen how targets will be distributed in an offense now sporting one of the best receive corps. in the NFL. The Seahawks made Smith-Njigba the top wideout selection in NFL Draft as he was widely expected to be. Found as DLF's WR18, JSN figures to play in the slot between DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, providing a valuable and rangy middle-of-the-field target.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted by Seattle · Apr 28, 2023
The Seattle Seahawks selected wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
As expected, Smith-Njigba was the first receiver selected. Many who know Ohio State football believe he's better than both Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. If that's the case, this is a steal late in round one. There are legitimate questions about JSN and his soft-tissue injuries but if those are in the past, Smith-Njigba is going to create a monster duo with All-World receiver DK Metcalf when Tyler Lockett moves on. Smith-Njigba could be brought along slowly behind Lockett but the upside is real here. Unfortunately, so is the risk. Smith-Njigba is going to be a high-volatility, high-reward pick in the top five of rookie drafts this Spring.
J. Smith-Njigba getting all the love · Apr 24, 2023
In his pre-draft buzz report, Todd McShay says Jaxon Smith-Njigba is "getting all the love" as this year's rookie WR1
JSN has percolated to the top of draft boards at the position and is almost as much a lock as the first receiver off-the-board as Bijan Robinson is the first player off-the-board in dynasty rookie drafts. Questions remain about JSN's balky hamstring, though, by all indications, not enough to see teams fade the receiver for long. Could the Bears pull a surprise and reunite him with Justin Fields with their 9th-overall selection? It's not out of the question. We won't have to wait long for the answer. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is found as DLF's rookie WR1 and the R2 overall.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba falling? · Apr 17, 2023
According to ProFootballTalk, there is a level of "reticence" about selecting Jaxon Smith-Njigba highly due to his hamstring injury
With only 60 snaps played on his balky hamstring, it's fair to wonder if teams may be shying away just enough to cause a bit of a slide on draft day. Then again, we're firmly within the smoke-and-mirrors period prior to the NFL Draft where coaches, scouts and GMs will say whatever they need to in order to positively impact their draft. Although early, watch the the Bears at the ninth-overall selection for a chance to reunite Justin Fields with Smith-Njigba. JSN is found as DLF's Rookie WR1 and the #2 rookie overall.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba a fit with Green Bay? · Apr 7, 2023
In Matt Bowen's annual team fits article, he cites Green Bay as the best destination for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
In what would be the greatest tale of irony, Bowen has the Packers selecting a receiver in round one. With Aaron Rodgers inevitably leaving, Green Bay would certainly be wise to add to their receiving corps for incumbent quarterback Jordan Love, though they've famously passed on them for years. Smith-Njigba would be a good start as he profiles as perhaps the best wideout in the class. If this was to come to fruition, it would be a decent landing spot for him as he, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs would make for a formidable young trio. At this point, Smith-Njigba looks like a top three rookie pick.
Mock Draft: Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Mar 7, 2023
In Todd McShay's first mock draft following the NFL Combine, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is selected by the Ravens 22nd-overall
The Ravens keep taking shots at the position but have yet to find a productive WR1, though 2021 rookie Rashod Bateman still holds promise. JSN didn't run the 40 as he continues to recover from a balky hamstring which essentially cost him all of 2022, but turned in elite times in agility drills, proving to many that he should be this year's top rookie receiver selection. A selection by Baltimore will not sit well with most in dynasty but it would provide immediate starting potential. If he can remain healthy and off the trainer's table, Smith-Njigba has the potential to be an extremely productive receiver in the NFL. He's listed as DLF's WR1 showing that the community fully believes his lingering hamstring issue will not be a long term problem.
J. Smith-Njigba won't run · Mar 3, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) won't participate in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine.
He's punting until his pro day because he's not ready. JSN understands that speed is not his calling card but teams will be disappointed to not have the question answered. We are too. That said, JSN's game is far more as a route technician, intelligence, and defensive setup than on speed, and the biggest question surrounds the health of his balky hamstring, which essentially cost him all of 2022 following the production volcano that was 2021. A follow-on year to 2021 in 2022 would have assured Smith-Njigba of being the top-overall selection at the position during the NFL Draft but he now shares that potential with USC's Jordan Allison and TCU's Quentin Johnston. As is often the case, drafted situation will likely determine which of the rookie receivers are most coveted. JSN is found as DLF's WR1 and the R3 overall.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Dynasty Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba ADP History
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Rankings
| Rank | Ranker | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bruce Matson | 06/16 |
| 21 | Rob Willette | 06/27 |
comment This is a cozy fit for Smith-Njigba, as the Seahawks have a long-term need at WR and his skillset perfectly complements DK Metcalf. JSN profiles as an excellent volume receiver whose PPR upside is incredible. |
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| 24 | Levi Chappell | 06/28 |
Average 26.38 |
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| 27 | Ryan McDowell | 06/17 |
| 27 | Pete Lawrence | 06/20 |
| 29 | Ken Kelly | 06/17 |
| 31 | Jeff Haverlack | 06/20 |
| 33 | Jeff Smith | 06/23 |
Trades Involving Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Trade Addick traded:
WR DJ Moore, CHI
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, NE
He Hate Me traded:
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
TE Dalton Schultz, HOU
SafeLeagues Dynasty CC 69, 2023-06-25
He Hate Me traded:
WR DJ Moore, CHI
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, NE
Trade Addick traded:
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
TE Dalton Schultz, HOU
SafeLeagues Dynasty CC 69, 2023-06-25
Stompy traded:
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
Alex Wischnack traded:
RB Javonte Williams, DEN
WR Allen Lazard, NYJ
HQ1 - DynastyTradesHQ Listener League, 2023-06-21
O'Neil Taylor traded:
WR Jordan Addison, MIN
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
Cowboy Glory traded:
QB Jalen Hurts, PHI
The (Mostly) Left-Coastly, 2023-06-19
OG Benchwarmer m traded:
QB Kyler Murray, ARI
WR Van Jefferson, LAR
WR Justyn Ross, KC
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
RiffRaff traded:
QB Lamar Jackson, BAL
RB Khalil Herbert, CHI
RB Samaje Perine, DEN
TE Evan Engram, JAC
SafeLeagues Best Ball Dynasty 045 - Basic (SF), 2023-06-15
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