The Seattle Seahawks shocked the NFL world in 2022 by making the playoffs after shipping quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. They did this thanks to an incredible draft class. John Schneider appears to be on his way to building another impressive class, grabbing Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. 5 overall, and then the first wide receiver off the board, Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State, at No. 20 overall.
Despite sharing a wide receiver room with first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave in 2021, Smith-Njigba set single-season school records in catches (95) and receiving yards (1,606). A hamstring injury limited Smith-Njigba to just three games played last season, but that didn’t stop him from being a first-round selection.
With C.J. Stroud and Smith-Njigba being selected on opening night, this is the first time a Big Ten school has produced a first-round QB and WR in the same draft in the Common Draft Era. Against Utah in the Rose Bowl the season before last, Smith-Njigba caught 15 passes for 347 yards and three touchdowns. Stroud threw for 573 yards, six touchdowns and one interception in that 48-45 win for the Buckeyes.
Seattle has a loaded wide receiving corps with D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Dee Eskridge and now Smith-Njigba. Below is a comprehensive draft profile for Smith-Njigba, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall NFL outlook.
NFL Draft grade: B
“The Seahawks needed to get help at the receiver spot and they are getting a guy some consider the best in the class. I don’t, but he’s a good player. He will help Geno Smith a bunch to go with D.J. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.” — Pete Prisco
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba draft profile
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