Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
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Oct 1, 2026
speaker_3UNKNOWN
When you look back, what was the hardest pass-catching thing you had to work on? I know you continually evolve, but is it the deception, the hand, the tracking? What was that thing?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
[clears throat] I've always been talented with catching the football, honestly.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, I think just over time, my development, uh, that I look towards, you know, look forward to in the off season is getting bigger, faster, stronger, um, growing into my body.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, um, but when it comes to catching the football, I've been-- I'm-- I know I'm super talented in that area, so it's just, just repetitions and staying on top of it and, and focusing, um, catching a lot of passes in the off season, so when I'm, I'm ready during the season.
speaker_2UNKNOWN
Where do you, where do you think you're better this year in your game? Like, when you nitpick yourself in little things, where do you think you've made a stride forward?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, I would say first just having last season to go off last season, just the, um, I think reps and time is the most valuable thing for me right now.
Russell WilsonHOST
For you guys to get another Super Bowl ring, what do you think you've got to do to take that last step to get it again for the Seattle Seahawks?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, I think we have to – I think we have to bury our egos and really just, like we say, run it forward.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
We have a lot of guys returning, but it's a new chapter in the Seattle Seahawks, and that's just what it is.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
We have to move forward and accept the challenges, accept the new challenges that we haven't faced before.
Kyle LongHOST
got one more question for him okay because i always ask the guys that are stamped you know i call it bs you got pelts on the wall now okay you got a super bowl ring the chat wants to see the super i'm not gonna make you go get it but what i am gonna ask you about is this young buck at the buckeye institution the ohio state university jeremiah smith give me and the rest of our chat and viewers you know what's coming down the pipe with this young man because he's pretty fun to watch
Rich EisenHOST
How how how is life different from you for you over the last year from this point, week three of this year, week three of last year?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, you have, you have the hard knocks, you have, you know, people just wanting to understand how we're so good and, and why we're so good.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, I keep it pretty simple, you know, show up to work, do my job, go home and, deal with friends and family when I get a chance or I'm resting.
6 MINS LATER
speaker_2UNKNOWN
What is it that works between you two?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Man, man, it's hard to – break it down, but I mean, I think it's just something special.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, Drew, he is a special talent and sees the field very well and can make any throw, and I know he's looking for me, and I just want to be there for him, and we've been having a special connection for a minute now, but I'm super happy the way he just came in and carried himself and carried this team, and it shows time and time after Again, you know how good he is.
speaker_6UNKNOWN
Do you see any difference or any evolution from that regard?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, the more reps you get, I think this week of practice, this week of practice definitely got us ready.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
But I'm sure it is a little different coming into the week, knowing for sure you're the one.
Rob MaaddiHOST
So what's it been like for you? What's winning a Super Bowl been like and how has it kind of impacted your life?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Really, I mean, that's good because I try to not let it impact me as in who I am and my goals and who I want to be and, you know, my values and stuff like that.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
really the only things that's really changed is of course is the media obviously got a signed a contract this this spring um but you know i wouldn't say that would change my lifestyle like i would not want it to to change my lifestyle just because i get a little bit of money or i win a super bowl so now my morals are all over the place now now i need this this and this really just um Sticking to who I am, honestly, has always been the plan and something that I wanted for myself and for teammates and others.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
And I think with the stability of Christ in my life, I think that's what he brings.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Man, he's one of the best coaches, not the best coaches, you know, I could ask for.
speaker_6UNKNOWN
How big was the belief you guys have built over the last couple years coming to
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Like, going into the game, I know our defense is going to give us the ball and give us opportunities, and that's the best feeling, you know, to be for me in the offense, just having that belief that, you know, defense has our back.
speaker_2UNKNOWN
Can you talk about what they bring to the game?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I know it's for me, it is the process, though, just adding to my process and how I get better and how I get ready for the season and staying ahead of things I might face during the season.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I don't know exactly what it's going to look like, but I know, you know, we put the work in and we've had a tough training camp and that I've gotten better, you know, just facing these challenges that, you know, Mike and the rest of the team presents, you know, to myself and the offense.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So like I said, though, even before Super Bowl last year, You know, just focusing on the main ultimate goal.
Kay AdamsHOST
Is there any little detail that you're working on there? Like what's a little thing that you're really into right now with your
Ryen RussilloHOST
What stood out to you the most about your development there to turn you into the receiver you are today?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Man, um, gotta give credit to Coach McMurty, our, our head, uh, strength coach, coach there.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So I would say, you know, the toughness and, and the things he had us do definitely built.
9 MINS LATER
Ryen RussilloHOST
That development of your game, feeling comfortable, like how, how long does that take?
speaker_123UNKNOWN
Jer-
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, figure out, you know, what is our problem, um, which, you know, I don't think it's hard to see and which is, you know, just executing, you know, and hone down on our assignments and, um, you know, just get the job done.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, we got a bye week, you know, rest up and get ready for San Fran.
1 HR 27 MINS LATER
speaker_151UNKNOWN
It, uh, maybe hasn't been his most productive season, but what's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Brock HuardHOST
How have you felt that, A, the show has been, and, B, the fun little back and forth a week ago?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I loved watching Hard Knocks growing up and just seeing all the fun clips and pretty cool clips of, you know, kind of the back story of teams and just learning what they do, you know, what the fans don't see, I think is awesome.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
For me, being actually in it this year, you know, I do love my privacy and I love, you know, having conversations and growing without the camera.
speaker_5UNKNOWN
play? Yeah, in terms of the way you run routes, does it matter who you're next to when you're running those routes? Do you have to make any adjustments based on how they run their routes?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, the windows might open up pretty, a little bit more faster with him and, you know, Torrey Horton.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
And then when I'm next to Coop, you know, we're playing kind of like a pick and roll kind of thing.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So just understanding that, being more patient and understanding, you know, what the defense is trying to do and taking advantage of that, you know, usually when I line up next to, So it is different.
speaker_6UNKNOWN
What was like the origin of that maneuver?
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Mike Hall) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 12m
speaker_95UNKNOWN
Receiving yards in a single season, I mean, what does that mean to you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Uh, first I would like, you know, to thank God, you know, for pretty, feel healthy, feel good, being able to go out there, put that Seahawk helmet on.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I wanna say thank you to Geno and the rest of my teammates, receivers getting me open and, um, O-line doing their thing.
speaker_97UNKNOWN
Uh, maybe hasn't been his most productive season, what's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Justin Frye) August 6 Massive
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_149UNKNOWN
How much do you look into this, into this loss and the frustration and then try to move forward 'cause you've got the bye week and then try to turn the season around? What's that balancing act?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, figure out, you know, what is our problem, um, which, you know, I don't think it's hard to see and which is, you know, just executing, you know, and hone down on our assignments and, um, you know, just get the job done.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, we got a bye week, you know, rest up and get ready for San Fran.
speaker_58UNKNOWN
What was your confidence in Gino that he would bounce back and be able to lead you the way that he did in that final drive?
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Josh Padilla) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_23UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? 'Cause you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, uh, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_25UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, you know, he's a leader, and, uh, I appreciate him so much, you know.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, um, T Lock, he's a special guy, and, um, I'm just, just blessed to have his friendship and, um, him be my teammate.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Justin Frye) August
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_164UNKNOWN
How much do you look into this, into this loss and the frustration and then try to move forward because you've got the bye week and then try to turn the season around? What's that balancing act?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, figure out, you know, what is our problem, um, which, you know, I don't think it's hard to see and which is, you know, just executing, you know, and hone down on our assignments and, um, you know, just get the job done.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, we got a bye week, you know, rest up and get ready for San Fran.
speaker_162UNKNOWN
What was your confidence in Gino that he would bounce back and be able to lead you the way that he did in that final drive?
Unknown podcast
Press Conference (Justin Frye) August
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_144UNKNOWN
honestly.How much do you look into this, into this loss and the frustration and then try to move forward because you've got the bye week and then try to turn the season around? What's that balancing act?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, figure out, you know, what is our problem, um, which, you know, I don't think is hard to see and which is, you know, just executing, you know, and hone down on our assignments and, um, you know, just get the job done and, uh, that's about it.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, we got a bye week, you know, rest up and get ready for San Fran.
speaker_153UNKNOWN
What was your confidence in Gino that he would bounce back and be able to lead you the way that he did in that final drive?
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Joe McGuire) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 23m
speaker_18UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? Because you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, uh, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_19UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, you know, he's a leader and, uh, I appreciate him so much, you know.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys, so, you know.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, T Lock, he's a special guy and, um, I'm just, just blessed to have his friendship and, um, him be my teammate.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Jim Knowles) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_17CORRESPONDENT
How long do you stay in this one? Because you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, uh, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_16CORRESPONDENT
Uh, maybe hasn't been his most productive season, but what's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, you know, he's a leader and, uh, I appreciate him so much, you know.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, uh, T Lock, he's a special guy and, uh, I'm just, just blessed to have his friendship and, um, him be my teammate.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Jayden Felding) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 22m
speaker_5UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? 'Cause you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, um, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_6UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, um, T Lock, he's a special guy and, um, I'm just, just blessed to have his friendship and, um, him be my teammate
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 23m
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, really all the outside noise, you know, fans and, you know, haters, you know, we don't really care, you know, what they say because, you know, we go out there and, you know, risk our lives every day playing this sport.
Larry JohnsonGUEST
How much do you look into this loss and the frustration and then try to move forward because you've got the bye week and then try to turn the season around? What's that balancing
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Josh Padilla) August 6 Massive
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_29UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? Because you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, uh, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_30UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, you know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Unknown podcast
Press Conference (Josh Padilla) August 6 Massive
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_29GUEST
How long do you stay in this one because you've got a game coming up in a few days?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, we're going to definitely look at it tomorrow, go over it, fix our mistakes.
speaker_8CORRESPONDENT
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, it means everything, everything to this organization, how he carries himself, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (Josh Padilla) August
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_22UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? 'Cause you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, uh, fix our mistakes.
speaker_22UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, he means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, you know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Unknown podcast
Press Conference (Josh Padilla) August
Aug 6 · 5h 25m
speaker_34UNKNOWN
How long do you stay in this one? Because you got a game coming up in a few days.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
Yeah, I mean, uh, we're gonna definitely look at it tomorrow, uh, go over it, um, fix our mistakes, and it's good that it's a early week, early week, uh, Thursday game.
speaker_32UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, it means everything, everything to this organization, um, how he carries himself, um, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
You know, you know, um, I, I feel like I'm in the best position possible, you know, having T Lock and DK and, and all these other guys.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
So, you know, uh, T Lock, he's a special guy and, uh, I'm just, just blessed to have his friendship and, um, him be my teammate.
Unknown podcast
Press Conferences (George Fitzpatrick) Elite Edition August 6
Aug 6 · 5h 19m
speaker_10UNKNOWN
I mean, what does that mean to you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
First, I would like, you know, to thank God, you know, for pretty feel healthy, feel good, being able to go out there, put that Seahawk helmet on.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I want to say thank you to Gino and the rest of my teammates, receivers, getting me open and Alon doing her thing.
speaker_26UNKNOWN
What's he meant to you guys in terms of leadership and maybe helping a young receiver like you?
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaGUEST
I mean, it means everything, everything to this organization, how he carried himself, just everything he's done for this organization and city.
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