Jaxon Smith-Njigba was drafted No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State Draft
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was drafted No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3064th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jaxon Smith-Njigba came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 196 lbs
- Hometown
- Rockwall, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3064th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 30100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
TCU
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michael Thomas
WR · NO · 2016
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#76
Terry McLaurin
WR · WAS · 2019
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#7
Terry Glenn
WR · NE · 1996
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
David Boston
WR · ARI · 1999
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
Joey Galloway
WR · SEA · 1995
Ohio State
#46
Jeff Graham
WR · PIT · 1991
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 2023 NFL Draft
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Wide receiver out of Ohio State selected No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was selected No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/jaxon-smith-njigba.
What college did Jaxon Smith-Njigba play for?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jaxon Smith-Njigba's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/jaxon-smith-njigba.