Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Rockwall, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Smith-Njigba caught 12 of 16 targets for 134 yards in Seattle's 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. The performance came after a slow start to the 2026 season and was a key part of his strong early production.
The Seahawks announced that Smith-Njigba would be one of their three captains for the Thursday night game at Denver. He had been dealing with an ankle injury sustained in the 32-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but he practiced fully before the trip and was not given an injury designation for the game.
Smith-Njigba was listed as a limited practice participant with an ankle injury on Seattle's first injury report of Week 6. It was his first appearance on the injury report of the 2026 season, excluding rest days.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jaxon Smith-Njigba is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year after his 2025 season, when he led the league in receiving yards and helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 197 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 11 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Ohio State University (Ohio State Buckeyes, 2020-2022) |
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| High School | Rockwall High School, Rockwall, Texas |
Personal Life
| Faith | He has spoken publicly about his Christian faith. |
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Career
| NFL Team | Seattle Seahawks (2023-present) | ||||
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| Draft | 2023 NFL Draft, first round, 20th overall, Seattle Seahawks | ||||
| College Career | Ohio State Buckeyes, 2020-2022 | ||||
| Awards and Honors |
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| Notable Performances |
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| Team Captain (2026) | Named one of three Seahawks captains for the Week 6 Thursday Night Football game at the Denver Broncos |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class. | |
| 2. He was a preseason All-American before the 2022 college season. | |
| 3. He moved from a primarily slot role to a more perimeter role in the Seahawks offense. |
