JaxonSmith-Njigba

News: 6 days agoSmith-Njigba brought in both targets for 13 yards in the Seahawks' 16-3 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.

Spin: The second-year wideout operated as the de facto No. 1 receiver for spot starter Sam Howell due to Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf both being held out. Both of Smith-Njigba's catches came on the Seahawks' third possession, and looking ahead to the 2024 regular season, the 2023 first-round pick could make a serious push to overtake Lockett for No. 2 receiver duties after posting a solid 63-628-4 line across 17 regular-season games as a rookie.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Eventually finding his footing as the Seahawks' No. 3 WR, Smith-Njigba was largely deployed via the slot as a rookie (64.3% rate) working as a complement to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, both of whom finished inside the top 25 fantasy players at the position. Smith-Njigba is a smooth and reliable receiver who uses agility and crisp routes to gain separation, and at just 22 years old he figures to eventually grow into a starring role. With Lockett and Noah Fant returning, however, targets may be hard to come by in 2024. Seattle's new coaching regime figures to shake things up from a scheme perspective, but how many opportunities they'll immediately grant Smith-Njigba remains to be seen. An injury to the 31-year-old Lockett would pave the way for a potential JSN breakout, who presents with plenty of theoretical upside.