Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undoubtedly the best receiver in the NFL this season, leading the league with 1,793 receiving yards. The third-year player caught 10 touchdowns in his first two seasons and doubled his career touchdown total in 2025.
Where did Jaxon Smith-Njigba go to high school?
Smith-Njiba was born in Nacogdoches, Texas in 2002 and played for Rockwall High School in Rockwall, Texas. In his senior season, Smith-Ngiba scored an incredible 35 touchdowns, bringing his high school touchdown total to 82 in 44 games.
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Where did Jaxon Smith-Ngiba go to college?
Smith-Ngiba attended Ohio State University. Smith-Ngiba had a breakout sophomore season and set a record with 347 receiving yards in the Rose Bowl. A hamstring injury limited Smith-Ngiba’s final college season, but he remains a coveted draft prospect. The Seahawks selected Smith-Ngiba with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Where did Jaxon Smith-Njigba go to college?