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Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants seem to be checking in with all of the top wide receiver prospects in the class. This includes Ohio State’s standout pass catcher Jaxon Smith-Njigba. After having dinner with the Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Tuesday, the Giants were well represented at his Pro Day. With nine […]

Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba ran the 40-yard dash Wednesday at his Pro Day. He ran in the range of 4.48-4.52, and Steve Smith took to twitter for his take on Smith-Njigba’s time. I know many will have something to say, but I don’t care what his 40 time is@jaxon_smith1 = Playmaker https://t.co/z6ExMTu7Je — Steve […]

With the release of his fourth NFL mock draft of the 2023 cycle, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Ohio State playing a big role in the first round. Over the 31 selections in round one, Kiper has three Buckeyes being selected, all on the offensive side of the ball. The three Ohio State players selected in […]

USC WR Jordan Addison is one of the top ranked wide receivers in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. OSU WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and TCU WR Quentin Johnston will be interested to hear Jordan Addison’s recent take on who is the best wide receiver joining the NFL ranks. USC WR Jordan Addison says he is the best […]

The New York Giants just signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a massive contract extension, and now they need to help him out by drafting a wide receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Giants receiving corps was one of (if not) the weakest in the league last season, and that needs to change if the […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the Houston Texans are looking to create a brighter future. Houston has been in rebuild mode since the whole Deshaun Watson controversy, which led to a trade to the Cleveland Browns last offseason. After trading Watson, the Texans have been looking for a franchise quarterback. Fortunately, the […]

After tremendous careers at Ohio State, both quarterback CJ Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba are preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft. While they may end up no longer being teammates, their time at Ohio State has cemented a brotherhood between Stroud and Smith-Njigba. At the NFL Combine, Stroud was able to demonstrate his passing […]

Ohio State football wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba paid his respects to the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick at the NFL draft combine after he met with the team, NESN.com New England Patriots beat reporter Dakota Randall wrote in a Friday article. “Coach Belichick, he’s, you know what type of franchise program they have over […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Ohio State football is expected to go early in the 2023 NFL Draft as he’s viewed as among the best options at the wide receiver position. He reinforced that notion with a great showing at the NFL Combine. In fact, according to Next Gen Stats, was among the five receivers who received […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is usually about talented young players showing off their athletic skills so they can impress future employers and win big-money contracts. When C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday displaying their teamwork on passing plays, it was also a moment of wistfulness […]

Justin Fields and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were teammates together with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2020, and both players would like nothing more than a reunion with the Chicago Bears in 2023. “Since he has been in Chicago, we have always talked about him being like a big brother to me,” Smith-Njigba said at the NFL […]

The 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer and closer every passing day. We’re now in March, which means the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and the draft itself is less than two months away. Top prospects are continuing to try and raise their draft stocks, and one of those top prospects is Ohio State […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bold message at the 2023 NFL Draft Combine, wrote the Athletic Chicago Bears beat writer Kevin Fishbain wrote in a Thursday tweet. “I just think my playmaking ability is second to none in this draft,” said Smith-Njigba. A former five-star prospect out of Rockwall, Texas, Smith-Njigba earned just under […]

With the NFL draft season now in full swing, all eyes are on the 2023 wide receiver class. This year’s group has several elite prospects and is arguably the most depth that has been seen at the position in recent years. With several pass catchers projected to go in the first round of the 2023 […]

During his time at Ohio State, quarterback Justin Fields proved to be one of the best quarterbacks in the school’s history. Much of the success that he found, was in part due to the elite pass catchers he shared the field with. This includes Jaxon Smith-Njigba Now, as he leads the Chicago Bears as their […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a bit of an uncertain NFL Draft projection after in injury-riddled 2022 season for the Ohio State football program. Don’t tell that to his former Buckeyes teammate and New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson, though. Wilson was asked if Smith-Njigba is the number-one wideout in the 2023 NFL Draft. His response was […]

ESPN analyst Todd McShay dropped an eye-opening 2023 NFL draft assessement about Ohio State football junior wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, according to a Friday article from MSN’s Mark Russell. “Coming into the season, prior to the injury, talking to scouts, it was like, ‘All right, his production was outstanding and what he did was amazing, […]

ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his first 2023 NFL Mock Draft this week and had the New York Jets making a surprising selection with the No. 13 overall pick. Kiper selected Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the Jets pick. “I’m a big fan of Smith-Njigba, and I think he could be a star in […]

The 2022 NFL season is officially over for the Baltimore Ravens. They returned to the playoffs after a year absent but fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 in the Wild Card Round, thanks to a fumble recovery for a 98-yard touchdown. Out of Super Bowl contention, Baltimore’s eyes are now on the 2023 NFL Draft […]

Ohio State will once again send several prospects to the 2023 NFL draft. Alongside CJ Stroud, multiple players could be taken in the first round and beyond. With a trip to the college football playoffs still on the horizon, Ohio State players could still raise their draft stock even more. At the moment, at least […]

CJ Stroud has led Ohio State to a College Football Playoff berth while emerging as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy for the second straight year. While that’s impressive, it’s perhaps even more impressive that Stroud has managed to accomplish these feats largely without the services of arguably his best wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba won’t be taking the field for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff. Smith-Njigba, who has been battling a hamstring injury for much of the season, announced his intention to enter the NFL Draft on Monday, as reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN. “I want to be out there competing with […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is one of college football’s most polarizing players. Unfortunately for the star pass catcher, a hamstring injury has derailed his 2022 season. In Week 1, Smith-Njigba suffered a hamstring injury. After missing some time, he returned to the field in Week 3 only to experience yet another setback. He […]

Ohio State football received some pivotal injury updates on star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and halfback Miyan Williams ahead of their huge clash against rival Michigan on Saturday. Smith-Njigba, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury since October, will miss the contest. However, in a huge turn of events, the Buckeyes will have Williams […]

Many NFL clubs must add depth at wide receiver before the start of the following season. Is there anyone they should look at in the 2023 NFL Draft? Here are Jalin Hyatt, Marvin Harrison Jr., and the five best wide receivers in college football, ranked. Rookies from recent selections are making an impact in the […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s injury woes have been a dark stain on what has otherwise been a good season for the Ohio State football team. After suffering an injury in Week 1, the star wide receiver has missed significant time. It seemed like he was on track to return after being cleared to play last week against […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba played limited snaps in the Buckeyes’ 54-10 victory over Iowa last weekend. Ohio State football’s head coach Ryan Day said the plan was to keep Smith-Njigba at around 20 snaps for the game, per Dan Hope. Day added that the star receiver did not suffer any additional injuries in the game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba […]

It’s easy to forget sometimes, but the current Ohio State football squad is not at 100% over the last few years. Their best offensive weapon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, has been out with injury for the last month or so. The Buckeyes have got by in the last few weeks, but they’ll inevitably need the star WR […]

Ohio State football is in a tough spot after the latest injury news on wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and running back Miyan Williams. Before Saturday’s contest against Michigan State, both Smith-Njigba and Williams were ruled out, per Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba & star RB Miyan Williams are both sidelined today […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s season with Ohio State football has been a bit of a messy affair so far. The star wide receiver started the season on the wrong foot after suffering an injury in their season opener. Since then, Smith-Njigba has struggled with injuries the entire season, either being limited in play or being ruled completely […]

Ohio State football has been a well-oiled machine thus far in 2022, as they’re 4-0 and ranked no. 3 in the nation heading into a matchup against Rutgers. But the Buckeyes have largely been enjoying this success without one of their most talented players, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has missed two games this season […]

CJ Stroud and the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take on fellow Big 10 opponent the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night. But given the current state of these two teams, it could prove to be a very one-sided affair. Ohio State is one of the hottest teams in the country. With a Heisman […]

Ohio State football is rolling, baby! The Buckeyes have looked like the championship contender many fans pegged them to be. In a season already rife with upsets, Ohio State has continued its dominance over the competition. They are doing this with a high-flying offense that has flummoxed their opponents, even without star wide receiver Jaxon […]

Ohio State football is about to get a huge boost to their wide receiver room ahead of a Week 3 contest against Toledo. Star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who missed the team’s second game of the year due to injury, is poised to return to the field for the Buckeyes. Here’s what head coach Ryan […]

The Ohio State football offense sustained a tough blow ahead of their Week 2 contest against Arkansas State. Wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming have been ruled out due to injuries, per Dave Biddle of 247 Sports. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming OUT for Ohio State today: https://t.co/6RGI5KseQ4 — Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) September 10, 2022 […]

Ohio State football played in week one’s biggest game against Notre Dame on Saturday night in Columbus. The Buckeyes trailed the Fighting Irish for most of the game, but pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 21-10. It wasn’t pretty, but the Buckeyes earned a top-five win all the same. However, that victory came […]

Ohio State football got some early bad news on Saturday after wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba left their Notre Dame game with an apparent injury. While the nature of the injury has yet to be disclosed, it appears Smith-Njigba is dealing with some sort of knee or hamstring injury. Prior to the issue, he took a […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had one of the more notable breakout seasons in all of college football in the 2021 campaign. Smith-Njigba blossomed as a reliable target for quarterback C.J. Stroud, as he led the team in both receptions (95) and receiving yards (1,606). The stout chemistry that Stroud and Smith-Njigba displayed last […]

The Baltimore Ravens, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, have a roster that is built to win now. Outside of Jackson, the Ravens have big-time playmakers on both sides of the ball. On offense, Second-year wide receiver Rashad Bateman looks set to become the team’s number one wide receiver. Mark Andrews looks to solidify himself as […]