Still just 24 years old, the star receiver is the whole package. Excellent driving ability allows JSN to get rid of any coverage. Sam Darnold looked in the direction of 2025 so often because the outlet always seems to be open. Adding to his technical skills, JSN has sticky hands and the smarts to know the soft spots in every defense. He rarely if ever gets into trouble.
Smith-Njigba is a defensive nightmare. His ability to dominate out wide, in the slot, or even run routes from the quarterback makes it extremely difficult for defenses to match up against him anyway. This is a weapon that is hard to take away.
The Seahawks recently picked up JSN’s fifth-year option, worth approximately $23.852 million, with designs on locking him up long-term. Project completed. Next up for Seattle is long-term cornerback Devon Witherspoon.
Smith-Njigba resetting the top of the receiving market could affect league rival Los Angeles, whose star striker Puka Nacua is entering the final year of his contract and is on an extension this season.