Jaxon Smith-Njigba
22-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
100
YDS
1130
TD
6
AVG
11.3
TAR
137
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith-Njigba was a divisive prospect coming out of Ohio State last year, with his credentials as a first-round pick almost entirely dependent on his 1,600-yard sophomore season. He barely played as a freshman -- no crime in an offense loaded with future first-round WRs -- and then caught just five passes in three games during an injury-plagued junior campaign. Smith-Njigba excelled in agility drills at the 2023 Combine, but he skipped the 40-yard dash (later running a 4.48-4.53 at his pro day) and didn't make up for it with size (6-1, 196). Seattle took the plunge with the 20th overall pick, making "JSN" the first of four straight receivers drafted. Of the four, Zay Flowers and Jordan Addison definitely had better rookie seasons, while Quentin Johnston came away looking worse than Smith-Njigba. Truthfully, Smith-Njigba's unusual usage makes it tough to draw conclusions from his rookie season even though he took on 93 targets and 675 snaps in 17 games. He took 68 percent of his snaps either in the slot or lined up tight to the formation, and more than one-third of his targets came from behind the line of scrimmage. Smith-Njigba's failure to draw looks downfield might seem damning -- just 24 targets 10-plus yards from the LOS -- until you remember he was a 21-year-old in the same offense as a healthy DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. We can't project big volume with Metcalf and Lockett still around and QB Geno Smith still throwing the passes, but new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb could boost the pace and play volume relative to sluggish former OC Shane Waldron, and Smith-Njigba's continued development could allow him to overtake Lockett this year or next. Read Past Outlooks
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Quiet finish to stellar campaign
Smith-Njigba corralled four of five targets for nine yards while taking his only carry for four yards in Sunday's 30-25 win over the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Njigba had an unusually quiet finale to what was a true breakout fantasy season in 2024. The 22-year-old still hit a milestone despite Sunday's paltry yardage total, reaching 100 receptions for the first time in just his second season in the NFL. The Ohio State product's 100-1,130-6 receiving line led all Seattle receivers, and he could be in store for even more in 2025 if impending UDFA DK Metcalf decides to part ways with his longtime club after falling into JSN's shadow. Whatever the case, Smith-Njigba is shaping up to make a huge jump in ADP next season after putting up WR1 numbers as a sophomore.
Smith-Njigba had an unusually quiet finale to what was a true breakout fantasy season in 2024. The 22-year-old still hit a milestone despite Sunday's paltry yardage total, reaching 100 receptions for the first time in just his second season in the NFL. The Ohio State product's 100-1,130-6 receiving line led all Seattle receivers, and he could be in store for even more in 2025 if impending UDFA DK Metcalf decides to part ways with his longtime club after falling into JSN's shadow. Whatever the case, Smith-Njigba is shaping up to make a huge jump in ADP next season after putting up WR1 numbers as a sophomore.
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Air Yards Per Game
67.4Air Yards Per Snap
1.29% Team Air Yards
29.2%% Team Targets
24.0%Avg Depth of Target
8.4 YdsCatch Rate
73.0%Drop Rate
2.2%Avg Yds After Catch
4.8% Targeted On Route
20.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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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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.
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Modest numbers in win
Smith-Njigba brought in three of six targets for 32 yards in the Seahawks' 6-3 win over the Bears on Thursday night.
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Stays hot with 100 yards plus TD
Smith-Njigba had eight receptions on 12 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown while taking his lone carry for five yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to Minnesota.
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Leading receiver on SNF
Smith-Njigba corralled 10 of 12 targets for 83 receiving yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to Green Bay.
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Stays hot with fifth touchdown
Smith-Njigba brought in all five of his targets for 82 yards and a touchdown while adding four rushing yards on one attempt in Sunday's 30-18 win over Arizona.
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Fourth straight game over 70 yards
Smith-Njigba caught all four of his targets for 74 yards and added a five-yard run in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
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Opening up Seahawks' offense
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett said Friday that Smith-Njigba's performance in his sophomore year has unlocked Seattle's offense, particularly when the latter lines up in the slot, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
In the two games DK Metcalf was sidelined due to an MCL sprain he suffered against the Falcons in Week 7, Smith-Njigba logged 13 catches on 20 targets for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Even when Metcalf returned for Week 11 against the 49ers, Smith-Njigba still led the Seahawks' pass catchers with 10 catches for 110 yards, with 38 of those yards taking place on Seattle's game-winning drive. Smith-Njigba leads all receivers in yards and receptions while operating out of the slot, and his 272 yards after the catch is eighth-most in the NFL among wideouts.
In the two games DK Metcalf was sidelined due to an MCL sprain he suffered against the Falcons in Week 7, Smith-Njigba logged 13 catches on 20 targets for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Even when Metcalf returned for Week 11 against the 49ers, Smith-Njigba still led the Seahawks' pass catchers with 10 catches for 110 yards, with 38 of those yards taking place on Seattle's game-winning drive. Smith-Njigba leads all receivers in yards and receptions while operating out of the slot, and his 272 yards after the catch is eighth-most in the NFL among wideouts.