Seahawks select WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba with No. 20 pick in 2023 NFL Draft

Smith-Njigba was widely regarded as the best wide receiver in the 2023 draft class.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks selected Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the No. 20 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft Thursday night, pairing one of the best wide receivers in the class with its tandem of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Smith-Njigba was regarded as the best wide receiver in the 2023 class, despite playing essentially one full collegiate season. When Smith-Njigba was healthy during the 2021 season, the Ohio State product outperformed teammates Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Wilson, the No. 10 pick in last year’s draft, won Offensive

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