What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba studying at Ohio State University?

Last Modified Apr 20, 2023 15:54 GMT
Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Image courtesy - Jaxon’s Instagram account
Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Image courtesy - Jaxon’s Instagram account

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is an American Football player who plays mainly as a receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Smith-Njigba was born in Rockwall, Texas on 14 February, 2002.

Jaxon plays for the most part as a slot receiver. What he lacks in the speed department, he makes up for it with his route running. Smith-Njigba is considered to be one of the best route runners and he will look to improve on this in the league.

The best aspect of his game is his great body control. He is known to make some breathtaking catches while still being in control. He had an elite 2021 season in college, especially towards the latter stages. The main reasons for concern are his lack of speed for a receiver and his injury which ruled him out for almost the entire 2022 campaign. Any team looking to take him in the draft

Jaxon Smith-Njigba at Rockwall High School

Jaxon was born and brought up in Rockwall, Texas. He went to school in Rockwall High School and immediately made an impact on his football team. In his Junior year, he was a standout receiver in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex grabbing 97 catches for 1,828 yards and 20 touchdowns.

He continued this excellent showing by improving his numbers the next year. In his Senior year, he had 104 passes for 2,094 yards and 35 touchdowns. He was awarded the Landry Award, an annual award given to the best high school football player in North Texas. He was also given the Texas Gatorade Football Player of the Year award.

By the end of his High School career, he had featured in 44 games in which he caught 82 touchdowns to add to his 5,346 receiving yards. On the back of his High School performances, Jaxon received offers from many Universities which included Notre Dame, Nebraska and Ole Miss. The wide receiver eventually settled on the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba at Ohio State University

At Ohio State University, Jaxon is majoring in Health Sciences. As a freshman at Ohio State, Jaxon featured in 7 games. With 10 receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown, he was Ohio State’s leading freshman receiver. However, he has decided to pass up his senior year and enter this year’s NFL Draft.

It was in his Sophomore season when he got a lot more game time. In November 2021, he set a school record by catching 15 catches in a single game. He lit up the field later that year in the Rose Bowl game with a whopping 347 receiving yards. His effort earned him the Rose Bowl game MVP. He had a tremendous finish to his Sophomore season including the last 5 games where he had consecutive 100+ receiving yards and garnered 958 total yards on 60 catches.

Coming into the 2022 season, he was touted as one of the top receivers in college football if not the best one. Unfortunately for Smith-Njigba, he could play in only 2 games in 2022 as he suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

FAQs

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was born in Rockwall, Texas on 14 February 2002. He is now a 21-year-old junior at Ohio State University. He has decided to enter the NFL draft this year. 
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a slot receiver who is 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 mts) tall. 
At the very start of the 2022 season, Jaxon suffered a hamstring injury. It kept him on the sidelines for the rest of the football season. 
Due to a lack of speed that is essential for a wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba predominantly plays as a possession slot receiver.
Whenever the slot receivers are not running routes, their duty is to block defenders either for a running back or other receivers. 

Related Stories

Insider reveals Bengals potentially plan to ditch Trey Hendrickson via draft Insider reveals Bengals potentially plan to ditch Trey Hendrickson via draft
Insider reveals Bengals potentially plan to ditch Trey Hendrickson via draft
NFL Draft Rumors: NFC contenders immensely interested in trading for George Pickens NFL Draft Rumors: NFC contenders immensely interested in trading for George Pickens
NFL Draft Rumors: NFC contenders immensely interested in trading for George Pickens
Giants pursued No. 1 pick more aggressively than any team, NFL insider reveals Giants pursued No. 1 pick more aggressively than any team, NFL insider reveals
Giants pursued No. 1 pick more aggressively than any team, NFL insider reveals
1d
"No doubt about it": Jalen Milroe hints strong connections with Giants ahead of 2025 NFL draft "No doubt about it": Jalen Milroe hints strong connections with Giants ahead of 2025 NFL draft
"No doubt about it": Jalen Milroe hints strong connections with Giants ahead of 2025 NFL draft
Warren Moon makes feelings known on Cam Ward eyeing retired No. 1 jersey at Tennessee Warren Moon makes feelings known on Cam Ward eyeing retired No. 1 jersey at Tennessee
Warren Moon makes feelings known on Cam Ward eyeing retired No. 1 jersey at Tennessee
George Pickens landing spots: Top 4 teams that make sense for the Steelers WR George Pickens landing spots: Top 4 teams that make sense for the Steelers WR
George Pickens landing spots: Top 4 teams that make sense for the Steelers WR
Who are the Patriots going to draft? Listing top 3 players Mike Vrabel could select in first round feat. Will Campbell Who are the Patriots going to draft? Listing top 3 players Mike Vrabel could select in first round feat. Will Campbell
Who are the Patriots going to draft? Listing top 3 players Mike Vrabel could select in first round feat. Will Campbell
19h
"Bro going to prom," "That fit is a*s" - NFL fans react to Travis Hunter's viral pink outfit on draft day "Bro going to prom," "That fit is a*s" - NFL fans react to Travis Hunter's viral pink outfit on draft day
"Bro going to prom," "That fit is a*s" - NFL fans react to Travis Hunter's viral pink outfit on draft day
1d
Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany poses confidently in monokini months after giving birth to Golden Raye Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany poses confidently in monokini months after giving birth to Golden Raye
Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany poses confidently in monokini months after giving birth to Golden Raye
1d
Where will Mike Green get drafted? Projecting best fits for Marshall DE Where will Mike Green get drafted? Projecting best fits for Marshall DE
Where will Mike Green get drafted? Projecting best fits for Marshall DE
18h
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications