Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Just Got Some Brag-Worthy Recognition
Summary
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, has been named the No. 6 best player in the NFL by Fox Sports as he prepares for the 2026 season. In 2025, he set team records for catches and yards, won Offensive Player of the Year, and is expected to play an even bigger role in the Seahawks' offense.Key Facts
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 24 years old and plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Fox Sports ranked him as the 6th best player in the NFL.
- In 2025, he caught 119 passes and gained 1,793 receiving yards, both Seahawks records.
- He won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award for his performance in 2025.
- Smith-Njigba signed a lucrative contract extension with the Seahawks.
- He accounted for 44% of all Seattle's receiving yards in 2025, the highest share by any player in the league.
- He led the team in receiving yards in 16 out of 17 games, setting an NFL regular season record.
- With key players and coaching staff changes, Smith-Njigba is expected to take on an even larger role in the offense.
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