Jaxon Smith-Njigba Praised Ohio State After Catching Game-Winner

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 19: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks runs a route against the Dallas Cowboys during a preseason game at Lumen Field on August 19, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the hero the Seattle Seahawks needed on Monday night.

Smith-Njigba caught the game-winning touchdown from quarterback Drew Lock with less than a minute to go in the fourth quarter to lift the Seahawks over the Philadelphia Eagles.

It was a major moment for Smith-Njigba and he can only thank his alma mater, Ohio State, for having him ready.

“The Ohio State – They prepared me for these moments,” Smith-Njigba said.

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 – They prepared me for these moments.” – @jaxon_smith1 💰
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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 19, 2023

The win got the Seahawks to 7-7 overall as they continue to stay in the race for a playoff spot in the NFC.

Smith-Njigba finished the game with four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. He now has 53 receptions for 541 yards and three touchdowns this season.

There could be many more moments like these in his future if he continues his development.