Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Praised for 'Relentless' Nature Ahead of 2026

News ArticlePublishedJul 15, 2026 at 04:29 PM EDTupdatedJul 15, 2026 at 04:30 PM EDTJaxon Smith-Njigba has officially moved into rare air, and the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver is getting the kind of respect that he better get after winning a Super Bowl. According to ESPN's survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts, Smith-Njigba was ranked the No. 3 wide receiver in the NFL, which feels like a fitting spot after the kind of season he just put together. Did we mention that he wasn't even ranked last year?His 2025 campaign wasn't just good. It was the kind of season that forces people to stop and watch. Even those outside of Seattle. Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards, and he accounted for 44% of Seattle's receiving production. That's a ridiculous workload, and it