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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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
74.3

92th percentile among WRs

17 games · 137 targets

Role×0.14+1.64
Hands×0.1+0.69
Volume×0.12+2.13
Total EPA×0.22+2.03
EPA/target×0.3+0.85
Yards/target×0.12+0.38

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.

2024 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.

Burst42▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility99▶

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

Size43▶

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

Receiving

Hands97▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat12▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability78▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share92▶

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

Air-Yards Share89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency82▶

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

Volume95▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
51
5.7/g
646
72/g
5
Away8
49
6.1/g
484
61/g
1
In division6
37
6.2/g
511
85/g
4
Out of division11
63
5.7/g
619
56/g
2
In wins10
52
5.2/g
568
57/g
2
In losses7
48
6.9/g
562
80/g
4
On grass3
18
6.0/g
224
75/g
1
On turf14
82
5.9/g
906
65/g
5
Indoors4
20
5.0/g
151
38/g
1
Outdoors13
80
6.2/g
979
75/g
5

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 2NE12 rec, 117 yds, 0 TD75.5
Week 3MIA3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD58.9
Week 4DET8 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 5NYG4 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD48.3
Week 6SF5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 7ATL35 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD31.7
Week 8BUF6 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD68.3
Week 9LAR7 rec, 180 yds, 2 TD57.3
Week 11SF8 rush yds, 0 TD · 10 rec, 110 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 12ARI6 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD77.8
Week 13NYJ5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD84.5
Week 14ARI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD76.1
Week 15GB10 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD66
Week 16MIN5 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 95 yds, 1 TD57.1
Week 17CHI3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD49
Week 18LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD45.5

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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