Seattle wide receiver who set the Rose Bowl receiving record at Ohio State. He led the NFL in receiving yards and won Super Bowl LX with the Seahawks.
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2002Jaxon Smith-Njigba born in NacogdochesJaxon Smith-Njigba is born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and grows up in Rockwall.
2019Jaxon Smith-Njigba named Texas player of the yearAfter 2,094 receiving yards as a senior, Smith-Njigba is Texas Gatorade Player of the Year.
2020Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins Ohio StateSmith-Njigba starts at Ohio State behind Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave.
2021Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches 15 passes against NebraskaSmith-Njigba sets the Ohio State single-game reception record.
2022Jaxon Smith-Njigba misses most of his final college seasonA hamstring injury limits Smith-Njigba to three games.
2022Jaxon Smith-Njigba sets the Rose Bowl recordSmith-Njigba catches 15 passes for 347 yards against Utah, a bowl record.
2023Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted by SeattleThe Seahawks take Smith-Njigba with the 20th pick, the first receiver of the draft.
2023Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores his first NFL touchdownSmith-Njigba catches a 28-yard pass from Geno Smith.
2023Jaxon Smith-Njigba beats the Eagles on Monday nightSmith-Njigba catches the game-winning touchdown.
2024Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches 100 passesSmith-Njigba makes his first Pro Bowl.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receivingSmith-Njigba finishes the 2025 season with 1,793 yards and a team-record 119 catches and is a first-team All-Pro.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba sends Seattle to the Super BowlSmith-Njigba catches 10 passes for 153 yards in the NFC Championship win over the Rams.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba named Offensive Player of the YearSmith-Njigba wins the AP award.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins Super Bowl LXSeattle beat New England 29–13.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba signs a $168 million extensionSmith-Njigba agrees a four-year deal through 2031.
2026Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores three touchdownsSmith-Njigba scores a career-high three times against Arizona.