Jaxon Smith-Njigba, often referred to by his initials JSN, is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was a first-round draft pick in 2023, selected 20th overall, after a standout college football career at Ohio State. There, he set significant school records, including the most receiving yards in a single season.
His professional career has been marked by rapid development and notable achievements. As a rookie, he played in all 17 games, stepping into a starting role early in the season. In his second year, he solidified his position as a key offensive player, starting 16 games and amassing 1,130 receiving yards while tying a team record with 100 receptions.
Recently, Smith-Njigba has been in the news for his continued on-field performance and connection with quarterback Sam Darnold. Multiple sports outlets have highlighted a significant long touchdown pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans, underscoring his growing role as a dynamic and reliable playmaker within the Seahawks' offense.
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- Seahawks vs. Titans 2nd half live discussion: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is inevitable - Field Gulls 2025-11-24 03:29 · Field Gulls
- Live: Updates: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks lead Titans 16-3 at halftime - The Seattle Times 2025-11-24 03:29 · The Seattle Times
- Seahawks’ JSN, Darnold connect on their longest pass yet for TD - Seattle Sports 2025-11-24 03:16 · Seattle Sports
- Seahawks @ Titans: Darnold finds Smith-Njigba for 63-yard TD - Sky Sports 2025-11-24 03:12 · Sky Sports
- Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba strike again for beautiful TD as Seahawks lead Titans - Yardbarker 2025-11-24 03:09 · Yardbarker
- Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba strike again for beautiful TD as Seahawks lead Titans - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-24 03:08 · Sports Illustrated
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba chasing 2,000 yards as NFL’s most dominant receiver at 23 - Red94 2025-11-24 03:08 · Red94
- Must See: Darnold dials up deep bomb to Smith-Njigba for 63-yard touchdown - TSN 2025-11-24 03:01 · TSN
- Can't-Miss Play: Sam Darnold Dials Up Launch Codes On Deep 63-yard TD To JSN - Seattle Seahawks 2025-11-24 02:58 · Seattle Seahawks
- Sam Darnold finds Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 63-yard TD, giving Seahawks the lead over Titans - FOX Sports 2025-11-24 02:55 · FOX Sports