Jaxon Smith-Njigba was born in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was raised in Rockwall, Texas. His father emigrated from Sierra Leone. His mother is American. He is 6-foot tall and weighs 197 lbs. He attended Rockwall High School in Texas, where he accumulated 5,346 receiving yards and 82 touchdowns across 44 games before committing to Ohio State.
His senior season alone produced 104 receptions for 2,094 yards and 35 touchdowns, earning him the Texas Gatorade Football Player of the Year award and the prestigious Landry Award.
The Seattle Seahawks selected him 20th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. His first two NFL seasons showed promise but limited production as he posted 628 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2023, followed by 966 yards and 6 touchdowns across 17 games in 2024.
However, he flipped the script during the 2025 season. He recorded 1,793 yards (league-high) on 119 receptions with 10 touchdowns across 17 regular-season games.
The Seahawks’ cornerstone delivered when it mattered most. In the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams, he recorded 10 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown to punch Seattle’s ticket to Super Bowl LX.
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Married?
No. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is not married as of February 2026. The Seahawks receiver has no publicly confirmed romantic relationship and maintains privacy regarding his personal life. His social media presence focused on football training, family moments, and professional milestones. His brother, Canaan Smith-Njigba, is a professional baseball player.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Salary and Contract Details
Smith-Njigba signed a four-year rookie contract on May 11, 2023, worth $14,417,308 with the Seahawks. The deal includes a fully guaranteed $14,417,308 and a $7,485,316 signing bonus, yielding an average annual salary of $3,604,327.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Total Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $750,000 | $1,871,329 | — | $2,621,329 |
| 2024 | $955,332 | $1,871,329 | $450,000 | $3,276,661 |
| 2025 | $1,550,664 | $1,871,329 | $510,000 | $3,931,993 |
| 2026 | $2,715,996 | $1,871,329 | — | $4,587,325 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Net Worth
According to multiple reports, Smith-Njigba’s net worth is estimated at $14.4 million.
