Seahawks Rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Undergoing Wrist Surgery

Adam Schefter reports that Seahawks first-round WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undergoing wrist surgery today in Philadelphia for a broken bone. 

According to Schefter, Smith-Njigba has a chance to be ready for the start of the regular season. Although, a firm timetable won’t be available until the surgery is complete. 

Smith-Njigba was injured during the team’s recent preseason game against the Cowboys. 

Smith-Njigba, 21, holds the Ohio State records for most catches in a single game with 15 (twice) and most receiving yards in a single season with 1,606 during the 2021 season. He was a third-team All-American in 2021 and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after his junior season. 

The No. 20 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,409,702 contract that includes a $8,207,056 signing bonus and will carry a $2,801,764 cap figure for the 2023 season.

During his three years with the Buckeyes, Smith-Njigba appeared in 22 games and caught 109 passes for 1,691 yards (15.5 YPC) and 10 touchdowns.