After a bit of waiting and seeing players land on teams around the league, former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finally heard his name called in the 2023 NFL Draft, being selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round.
Smith-Njigba was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the draft.
With the Buckeyes, Smith-Njigba was a standout alongside former teammates Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, who both entered the NFL last year. After Olave and Wilson opted out to declare for the draft, Smith-Njigba became the star receiver in the 2021 Rose Bowl against Utah, notching 347 yards and three touchdowns in the big win.
Smith-Njigba only played in three games this past season with Ohio State, sidelined for most of the season with a hamstring injury.
Despite not playing much last season, Smith-Njigba was a top-receiving prospect entering the Draft.
Now headed to Seattle, Smith-Njigba will look to build upon the strong route-running and sure hands as he prepares to play at the highest level.
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