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Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR

Ohio State

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

HT:

6005

WT:

196

YR:

JR

NO:

11

OVR RK

OVR RK

12

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

1

Near Elite

SCOUTING REPORT

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a talented wide receiver with good route-running ability, excellent hands, and the ability to make plays after the catch. While he may struggle against physical defenders at the NFL level, Smith Njigba possesses many of the same qualities you see from top young NFL receivers currently in the NFL. Smith-Njigba is a projected mid to late 1st round 2023 NFL draft pick.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

Smith Njigba will work primarily from the slot in the NFL, where an OC can find creative ways to use motion and allow Njigba to get a free release more often.

KEY STRENGTHS

Hands

Route Running

After The Catch

KEY WEAKNESSES

Positional Versatility

Size

Acceleration

PLAYER COMPARISONS

Julian Edelman

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Keenan Allen

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