Position:

1 Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Description: So how much respect has “JSN” garnered already in NFL circles? Two rookie 1,000 yard receivers in Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, both former teammates of his, have stated that JSN is the best WR of the three of them. 2021 displayed just how good he could be, as he had over 1,600 yards receiving while competing with the two of them for targets. His 2022 campaign was injury-riddled, and he only had 5 receptions all year. The offseason draft process has removed his 2022 season as a point of doubt, and has solidified his status as WR1 in this draft. At the NFL Combine, he had elite performances in the shuttle and 3-cone drills, demonstrating how he used his short area quickness and burst to get wide open in college. At his Pro Day, he ran a 4.48 40 yard dash, which is significantly faster than was anticipated. He even measured in bigger than expected, at 6’1” and 198lbs. While he is slot-only and will have to answer questions about injury concerns and his 2022 production, he is head and shoulders above every receiver in this class and should easily be a first round pick.