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Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba came into the league as a 1st-round selection (20th overall) in 2023, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with SEA, he's in his 4th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 99.0 (100th percentile). Agility is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 331 catches for 4,268 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 197#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 20th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
49.5

62th percentile among WRs

17 games · 93 targets

Role×0.14+0.57
Hands×0.1-0.81
Volume×0.12+1.02
Total EPA×0.22+0.13
EPA/target×0.3-0.27
Yards/target×0.12-0.84

Week 1 projection · vs NE

Methodology
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec5.4 (3–8)45% 5.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec yds72.6 (16.8–128.4)52% 70.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst48▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility99▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size44▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands83▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability93▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share76▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share35▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency36▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume82▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SEA9961416497177
2025SEA991736119179310
2024SEA74.317352610011306
2023SEA49.517636284

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played in 57 regular-season games, all with SEA.

As a passer he has thrown for 49 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 78 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 331 passes for 4,268 yards and 27 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with SEA: 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
22
2.8/g
276
35/g
4
Away9
41
4.6/g
352
39/g
0
In division6
19
3.2/g
196
33/g
1
Out of division11
44
4.0/g
432
39/g
3
In wins9
33
3.7/g
324
36/g
3
In losses8
30
3.8/g
304
38/g
1
On grass4
19
4.8/g
163
41/g
0
On turf13
44
3.4/g
465
36/g
4
Indoors4
18
4.5/g
150
38/g
0
Outdoors13
45
3.5/g
478
37/g
4

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 2DET5 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 3CAR1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD30.7
Week 4NYG3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 6CIN4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 7ARI4 rec, 63 yds, 1 TD69.5
Week 8CLE3 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD58.2
Week 9BAL6 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 10WAS4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 11LAR3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD48
Week 12SF2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 13DAL7 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 14SF4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD36
Week 15PHI4 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD65.1
Week 16TEN6 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD59.2
Week 17PIT1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD55.7
Week 18ARI3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD46.8

Jaxon Smith-Njigba — common questions

What position does Jaxon Smith-Njigba play?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jaxon Smith-Njigba played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played for SEA (2023–2026).
Where did Jaxon Smith-Njigba go to college?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played college football at Ohio State.
When was Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was selected in round 1, 20th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 27 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (27 receiving).
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba rated 99.0 for 2026, the 100th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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