Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 2023 NFL Draft Breakdown

Steve and Coley talk Ohio State star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and what JSN can do at the next level after the • 2023 NFL Draft
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[@oldben1800]

JSN moves at his full speed at all times...silky smooth, buttery cuts, and just athletic

[@saltyjordy]

Davante Adams doesn't have elite speed but, His route running is so tactical and thought out that he doesn't need speed to get open. JSN is similar in that fashion. He is such a smart player with his route running that he knows EXACTLY when and where he needs to be.

[@HoopsMegaCentral]

Adams ran 4.4 though while he ain’t super fast he’s fast still.

[@saltyjordy]

@@HoopsMegaCentral Davante did not run a 4.4

[@HoopsMegaCentral]

@@saltyjordy his fastest run was 4.4 but at combine he ran 4.5 but he’s more 4.4 player JSN is slower than that.

[@cvotrades2766]

JSN is primarily a slot Davante ran the whole route tree in college

[@user-de8hs6ep2k]

Bro Jsn is a slot big difference

[@gund2281]

Jerry Rice apparently ran a 4.58 way back in the day. Great route running and knowing how to get open makes up for a LOT of missing speed. We've seen a metric ton of fast receivers fail over the years. Great route runners always seem to do well.

[@justinalley3399]

just look at tavon austin fast but cant run a route tii save his life and ended up being a bust

[@kenniethnelson]

Deion Sanders said the reason why Jerry Rice is the GOAT is because that same 4.6 he ran in the 1st quarter was the same 4.6 he ran in the fourth quarter. You gotta defend him ALL game. That stuck with me. JSN will be tremendous in the league.

[@Unicorn-xz7uc]

While youre right he knew how to get open, in Jerry Rice's day, 4.58 was fast, LBs and DEs werent running 4.3s and 4.4s and CBs were all sub-4s as well.

[@shirkophobe]

Indeed. Steve Largent was even slower, but knew how to get open all game, all season, all career. And those hands...

[@JayZC96]

Route running > speed 90% of the time If your routes are good enough, the lack of speed isn’t important because you’re consistently getting open anyways.

[@LamarFrancis]

Yup. My defensive coach used to always say that it doesn’t matter if you’re fast if you run the wrong direction first. 4.5 in the right direction is better than a 4.3 with a misstep in the wrong direction.

[@misallati]

Steve Largent

[@blindspott1060]

From Smith high compliments. JSN excels at 3 things...he gets open, he catches everything, and gets yards after the catch.

[@michaelwainscott2633]

JSN absolutely dominates the middle of the field.

[@blindspott1060]

@@michaelwainscott2633 I believe he can beat single coverage inside or outside.

[@calvinthomas9482]

Sounds like a saints wr to me

[@blindspott1060]

@@calvinthomas9482 Sure hope not...I live near Tampa. Tough to face JSN, Olave, and (if healthy) Michael Thomas not to mention Carr at QB.

[@skykhaleel21]

JSN WR1 of this class 👀

[@kylethomas3477]

He better be!

[@skykhaleel21]

@Kyle Thomas I have the 01.03 in dynasty (1QB) rookie draft if he's there I'm taking him !

[@kylethomas3477]

@@skykhaleel21 let’s gooooo!

[@AntwonePerkins]

Nooo sir ZAY FLOWERS 💐 IS #1

[@TheTruth0401]

Noo not even top 3

[@Gungho73]

I'm very excited to see what this kid can do in Seattle. When you look that that receiving core, they got guys with roles there in terms of body type. But not in terms of their value. I think if I'm that kid, he hangs out with Tyler Lockett specifically because that is the perfect dude to mentor him and continue developing that soft pocket feel. That QB safety valve role. Because when you look at what Lockett has done at the NFL level with Geno Smith and Russell Wilson, the dude pops off the tape in terms of finding the spot that helps his QB the most, not necessarily just what helps make the play look like it does in the playbook. Everything is an soft option. Lockett wins on not part 1, but sometimes part 3 of his routes. That patience and understanding, if this kid gets it, that teams passing offense could be something special.

[@troyster28]

when a WR has high football iq, stamina, and impeccable route running you get someone like Davante Adams, Cooper cupp, hopkins etc. Speed is a merely a bonus for WRs imo, bc these dudes can take the top off a defense anytime.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

I agree all deep threats aren’t Tyreek Hill. All it takes is a step and any receiver can be gone

[@Gungho73]

@@Watchingvideoslikeu The best receivers can get open anytime. Doug Baldwin was a guy in recent years I felt was in that group too. Not amazing speed, but it was absurd how the guy could get open when it was needed in a most critical down or situation.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

@@Gungho73 what happened to Doug Baldwin. I looked up one day and he was just gone.

[@Gungho73]

@@Watchingvideoslikeu he failed his physical and decided to hang em up after multiple injuries in a short time frame. Dude had I think shoulder and groin surgery roughly the same timeframe and those aren't fun!

[@bertwershington1087]

​@@Watchingvideoslikeu He's a tech CEO. Venture capital.

[@rb0b836]

He’s the next D Adams. Same type of things bringing him down in the draft aka 40 time lol. I hope the Bears somehow reunite him with Justin Fields. They’ll go crazy.

[@TomGrubbe]

Justin said "I want Jaxon Smith-Njigba".

[@hudsonpowers]

he was fields WR5 lol he don’t care

[@Bradyisthegoat12]

He’s Amon Ra St Brown with YAC ability. In the right situation with a feature role JSN will be a perineal pro bowler.

[@gunnarmartin5721]

That’s who I see in him too

[@concernedcitizen3579]

Perennial*

[@akin242002]

He has elite route running, quickness, and stamina. Look at his 20 yard short shuttle and 3-cone drill. - 20 yard short shuttle was 3.93 seconds (agility drill). Average NFL starting WR is 4.25 seconds. Barry Sanders had under 4 seconds. - 3 cone drill was 6.57 seconds (quickness & stamina drill). Under 7 seconds is very good. 6.57 seconds is pushing Jerry Rice marathon runner stamina.

[@ArcherSF]

I really hope the Pats have the opportunity to pick this kid.

[@jared40000]

That's why I'm here I'm looking into this guy. But a lot of people think he's gonna go way earlier than the 14th pick.

[@84unisol]

@@jared40000 yep and bill won't spend the resources to get something his team is SORELY missing because he hates spending more than necessary, I'll happily bet 100 pats don't get him.

[@ajkareem5685]

His catch radius is alot bigger than yall realize. OBJ vibez

[@gage8391]

He just said this man wasn’t fast lol

[@rjharrold2907]

Slower OBJ sure

[@Rashomon69]

I think some receivers need that blazing speed to make up for their sub-par route running.

[@Choclate_Chip_Hoochie]

JSN one of the best wr I’ve seen in his own way.. JSN is a Bill Belichick dream, not lightning quick but WILL get separation & can play anywhere

[@84unisol]

And they won't get him because they won't spend the money and Bill thinks he knows everything and it hasn't worked yet for the offensive side of the ball

[@rjharrold2907]

Hes very quick, just not fast

[@zachariahciciotte542]

I like zay flowers better than JSN in NE

[@Choclate_Chip_Hoochie]

@@zachariahciciotte542 your nuts dude.. JSN is one of the best wr I’ve ever seen.. I want the guy that’s got supreme talent.. I’m tired of them ALWAYS taking a player they could get with the next pick 🤦🤦 JSN is your typical Devante Adams, Cooper Kupp, Amari Cooper type of wr, not because of there speed but gets separation no matter what.. with elite body control & elite going side to side which equals supreme rout running. He’s not a question mark like most guys are not knowing if there gonna be any good in the nfl. JSN is the safest pick no doubt.. He probably won’t make it out of the top 10 tho. Go watch his highlights man especially the Rosebowl vs Utah who had a relentless defense & has been a good team.

[@doitall36]

Cooper Kupp ran a 4.62 40 time and Jerry Rice reportedly ran between a 4.45 and 4.5 40time and he may ne the best ever

[@ajkareem5685]

That's why combine doesn't mean shi

[@brianshissler3263]

He doesn't move his hands to catch the ball until the last possible moment. Cbs playing him cant react fast enough. Pro level stuff there.

[@TheReman5000]

Reminds me of S.Diggs who ran a 4.5

[@NYJFanview]

Mr smith knows ball! Great take brother

[@r.searcy5627]

Back up to Garret Wilson? Maybe his freshmen year , sophomore year he started with him and Olave.

[@drewwinchester4221]

& led the team in catches, yards & ypc & it really wasn’t close. He had 500 more yards than both Wilson & Olave. I have faith this kid will be a solid receiver for whatever team lands him

[@chrisluque7256]

Cooper Kupp ran a 4.6, I’m just saying.

[@ddm62571]

But its faster than 4.8

[@dafundraiser563]

Kupp also is a big slot receiver

[@kozart8230]

@@dafundraiser563 same as JSN

[@cvotrades2766]

His game speed different, JSN slower than Kupp game speed wise

[@Silentmogar]

If JSN runs anything in the 4.5 he is lock wr1 honestly 4.6 I still have him number 1 but you could make an argument for Zay

[@MJTripp]

Love SSjr giving input

[@noeltarr8834]

The most important thing for wide receivers in the NFL is route running. A lot of guys are fast, but everyone is fast in the NFL. Kevin White had elite speed out of WV when he was selected 7th overall in the 2015 draft by Chicago Bears. That speed never translated to success in the NFL. Amari Cooper was a better route runner.

[@KaneGregory]

Come on bears when we get the Carolina pick let’s take him!🧸⬇️

[@313Martin]

I really don't understand why an nfl team hasn't hired Steve Smith as an nfl scout. The man has been correct for years now, breaking down these wide receivers.

[@antoniowo5567]

Right

[@junkhead53333]

look at the freak catch he made as his first TD as a Buckeye

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

Seahawks RB stable also looks amazing - (Charbo & Kenny Mc ) bring Two Thunder Claps & a lightening strike called K9.

[@Superfreq69]

He was the slot receiver starting alongside Olave and Wilson. They both said he was the best WR. It was rumored he was the fastest guy on the team, but didn't want to run the 40 until Pro Day to risk pulling it again. He'll run it once

[@Ynkno]

man i cant see him the fastest

[@Superfreq69]

@@Ynkno That was the rumor back when Olave and Wilson were there. I think it was 4.2 40/ I don`t know the exact number, but it was 4.2 something!

[@rjharrold2907]

@@Superfreq69 the fuck

[@rjharrold2907]

Never heard that rumor but it all just sounds made up because from watching them you could tell they were pretty easily both faster players

[@Superfreq69]

@@rjharrold2907 yes. I was wrong . the rumor was about Olave being the fastest, which surprised me. I wouldve guessed Wilson

[@angelc79]

Welcome to Seattle!

[@ProdigyPoet]

JSN is his nickname and he will rise to fame in the NFL quickly. Route running 🎖 hands ✨️ body control 🌟 lateral agility 🎉

[@DAYthaTRUTH]

Subscribed

[@AtlasAdvice254]

I want him on my Jags more than I’ve wanted any player besides T Law

[@davidwillis8623]

You have Calvin Ridley coming back healthy, you won’t need JSN

[@AtlasAdvice254]

@@davidwillis8623 if he’s available I want him, I like the ravens school of thought: draft best player available. Screw fit, great players make it work

[@moman3w]

How many receivers do y’all need?

[@AtlasAdvice254]

@@moman3w as many great ones as we can get

[@noredoosno2929]

U have Ridley u wont need JSN

[@paulmioi7365]

Hey Steve do one on AT Perry if you have not already. thanks

[@dourbailey9630]

He ran a 4.55 @ his pro day .. Steve ain’t nvr lie 😂💪🏾

[@justinalley3399]

no he ran a 4.48

[@tommywolmart265]

Ceedee Lamb ran a 4.5 and a bunch of other WRs that make big plays in the NFL ran 4.5s

[@Meauxbley]

Best offensive player in the draft. Deceptive speed. Elite ability to make a single meaningful cut and not lose speed. And as much dog in him as you.

[@kaminator515]

Jerry Rice wasn't super fast but was the best route runner all time and great hands. JSN can run all the routes, but his hands jumped out to me.

[@lanroom2896]

Dude Kerry rice was a specimen and was fast what do you mean

[@joshmontez7982]

@@lanroom2896 Jerry rice ran a 4.7 40 yard dadh

[@lanroom2896]

@@joshmontez7982 dude he was 6,2 a 40 yard dash isn’t everything he was definitely fast go watch his old highlights he gave Dion sanders trouble be foreal.

[@tweachiemercer1589]

He led the Buckeyes in receiving by a large margi, he was no body's backup.

[@annarborbuckeye95]

JSN finna be a DAWG in the league!!!!!! He had 1700 yards and 17 tuddys his Sophomore season WITH Olave & Wilson out there with em..... 👀

[@digittbr1688]

Steve would you take a look a WR Parker Washington from Penn State. He, I know you heard this a million time, reminds me of you. For all I know the dude uses Tiger Balm in his jock. Just kidding... He is more the slot receiver type and like you he also returns punts. I'm enjoying the quick video channel and I did sub. Continued success Steve. Keep pounding...

[@Stevesmithsr89]

I did look at his feel not sure the offense taught him enough. Could see him be cut/ sitting for while until he gets an understanding of running real defined routes. Lots of flash of Athleticism low great Technique

[@lacville8944]

He reminds me of you (Steve Smith) RT

[@Stevesmithsr89]

Stop it 🛑

[@Joker9387]

🤣🤣

[@tylerhernandez-sida1825]

Smitty can you do a breakdown on Josh Downs

[@lennell5883]

The Packers need him in the slot, they need a guy that knows the system from time to time go off schedule 💯

[@Krs_Mon]

Golden Tate 2.0 in my opinion..not crazy speed but elusive…same body type and great hands. Overall a playmaker after catch but not going to burn you deep

[@joshuaervin9161]

Have you look at Trey Palmer Form Nebraska

[@silver33]

It's not all about speed. If you are a very good route runner and know how to read defense you can beat any defender.

[@Yoodoooo]

I like how you’re telling a nfl HOF this 😂😂 he never said “it’s all about speed”

[@Yoodoooo]

Ask Steve a question instead of saying ignorant statements

[@chrisshenkle3401]

4:47 He Just seems to be missing a top gear for speed. But quickness and body control are way more important.

[@PatG129]

For everyone being discouraged about JSN in the dynasty community, I encourage you not to be. Look at the following receievers 40 times: Kupp (4.62), Dhop (4.57), CeeDee (4.5). You don’t need a 4.3, 4.4 blazing speed to dominate. JSN will win with his agility and quickness, he doesn’t drop anything and he understands how to beat a defense with his IQ and footwork. You don’t simply put up 1600 yards and 350 yards in a single game without being talented. This guy is the real deal. And I’m excited to add him to my roster.

[@antoniowo5567]

I trust steves evaluation

[@otf7466]

With Seattle drafting him DK and Lockett will take care of the speed factor. The Hawks WR core will be a three headed monster. And then you have KW9 to run it.

[@andrewcramer7214]

We now have arguably the best wr room and the best secondary in the NFL. Now we just need some dline and some lb

[@joedean3578]

Not to mention... Even though he was a fifth round pick we have a center of the future and a guard if the future. Our offense will be legit this season! Ironically San Francisco's weakness is their secondary. With lockett and smith njigba we will be able quick throw them to death. 5,6,7 yards a pop then bam K9 for explosive runs here and there. Getting San Francisco in playing from behind mode will be our best shot even if purdy is the quarterback. Even though we are missing a proven NT on our defensive line we have upgraded at every position on the front 7. Drafting Derick Hall was a great move because even though he's considered a defensive end, he's really played "edge" in a 3-4. Taylor has always played hand down so that alone is an upgrade that will tremendously help our run defense. Devin Bush is a considerable upgrade to Cody Barton ant ILB. Jarren reed and dremont Jones playing our 3 and 5 tech they have experience in 3-4 schemes. We are going to better then people think all the way around. Not to mention Devin bush came from a 3-4 scheme where as Barton predominantly played in a 4-3

[@ajkareem5685]

He could run a 4.6 and i would still want him on the giants! Trade up over the chargers and grab em 💯

[@MegaMobi123]

Doubs, Watson, Njigba 🔥

[@silver33]

Look at Cooper Kupp. He doesn't have elite speed, but his route running is just ridiculous,

[@alvinmack376]

Belichick, if he is there, you take him. No questions asked

[@andis9076]

Seahawk grab him as slot receiver, just we want him to be. It gonna be trio WR , exciting about it.

[@Hugo_1]

future panther lowkey pair him with CJ 😮‍💨

[@henrydiesel4054]

Big difference between fast and Quick. Doug baldwin wasnt fast but he was quick off his feet

[@dolphgonzales4196]

Tank dell and Jonathan mingo should get a video!!!

[@deeyoung8650]

Keenan Allen type of receiver

[@shawn3560]

2nd or 3rd round?

[@virginialax03]

Backup to Garrett Wilson?? He had more yards and catches while on the same team as Wilson and Chris Olave. Theres even an interview with those 3 where Wilson and Olave both admitted he was the best WR on the team. Dude will be the best WR, maybe best PLAYER out of this draft class if he stays healthy. Just my prediction

[@demetriusevans4139]

I guarantee that the overall, the fastest WR's are on the bench and never play. You know, the guys who jump the highest, are built the best and always wow you in practice. The bottom line is, can you do the job.

[@djay9942]

If this was 2020 he talking about Jefferson.

[@TheHomiezGaming]

Go look up victor tucker trust me beautiful you may cry watching him running routes beautiful

[@bobmendez7861]

like to see him in Green Bay

[@the_bank_of_cards]

Easy best WR in the draft not even close , just like his QB is the best QB in the draft

[@chrisbines5541]

Future Tennessee Titan

[@jimchop8235]

He kinda reminds me of Hines ward.

[@blade2213]

Future chief. Brett beach gonna trade up to get this guy

[@roarsenal6217]

It’s CJ

[@joeknapp9162]

He looks like Devonta Smith but with shorter legs lol

[@oldben1800]

JSN is a smart player too.,...just a playmker

[@christopherellis9322]

Lets go Buckeyes

[@curtisjr9875]

In my opinion his best fit is the Chargers 🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏽

[@chinohja]

4.5 is slow? 😮

[@otisgreer8429]

Speed? Heard the same thing about Jerry Rice. I have yet see a highlight with Jerry being caught from behind.

[@roshan2865]

Jaxon has been caught from behind on tape multiple times 😂. He’s still my WR1 in this class but Jerry Rice does actually have some speed he just didn’t show it properly at the combine

[@otisgreer8429]

@@roshan2865 like me breakdown. As long as he’s moving the chains every time he touches ball it really doesn’t matter.

[@Dman_chiefen96]

@@otisgreer8429 facts

[@Ballinbmac]

He ran a 4.48 I have no idea why y’all thought he was a 4.6 guy

[@ajkareem5685]

People who say hes a slot dont know ball. OBJ was a slot. Hill a slot. Casuals just throw the slot card for a smaller wr. Watch the tape 🤪

[@dourbailey9630]

Exactly!!!!! I hate that they put them in a box like that , then boom they’re at the next level dominating on the outside 😂😂 i nvr buy the “slot “ title .. some players are hungry & wanna prove themselves!!

[@AJ-gv9ur]

I think he fits the slot roll more for his ability to find the soft spot and twitch speed then because of his size

[@maxhuff5943]

I know Steve knows this I’m not talking about him. But when are we gonna learn that speed is the most overvalued part of drafting wrs. Look at all the elite guys rn. Almost none of them ran faster than a 4.4 jj, adams, kupp, lamb. All of them get out of their breaks quickly and run good routes and have a good catch radius. That’s what you need in a wr. Not straight line speed and athleticism

[@AJ-gv9ur]

Thats because its easier to scheme against as a defense. Its a lot harder to defend guys that find space even when defense is lined up correctly

[@danielwindle7441]

I thought Garrett Wilson was a back up to jsn. Not other way around?

[@reezonnsportsnetwork]

jsn played in the slot at osu. he was really the backup to wilson & olave

[@Dudefrmmia]

Future packer Wr1

[@lmoa9503]

Ran 4.48

[@poundlord]

he’s going 12th

[@HoldenBroussard]

2023 Keenan Allen

[@davidjohnson7336]

He sat out the entire season this year with a hamstring injury??????? Doesnt bode well because he will get hit and get hit hard!!! Dont know how tough and durable he is???? This coming from a ohio state fan!!!!!

[@AJ-gv9ur]

Aren’t most hammy injuries non contact related?

[@davidjohnson7336]

@@AJ-gv9ur not his did you watch that noter dame game ?? Young thug.......

[@pacman23b]

He runs a 4.44🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shevanteday9579]

Come on now Mr. Young you called the success of Cooper Kupp at the combine that year. And he aint the fastest WR in the league. And you knocking this young man on speed. You basically was describing a Kupp with his route running and catching. This young man will be a dog in the right system.

[@Ranger21619]

Go bears

[@Hazeleyedbri]

so hes NOT fast and has hammy problems wanna bet Giants draft him or ANOTHER slot receiver. Can't run routes if ur in the trainers room

[@ajkareem5685]

Oh hush

[@contemplativeidiot1]

I see him as a slightly less technical Keenan Allen

[@frankiearevalo6037]

I HOPE MY TITANS GET HIM @11 BUCKEYENATION BABY

[@ChefMane]

Titans fan as well, but GoBlue, gimme JSN😎