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Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba Named NFC Offensive Player of the Month

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was one of the NFL’s best players this October.

After notching 24 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns in three October games, the former Buckeye was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the first time in his career.

— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2025

Smith-Njigba had at least 123 yards while scoring a touchdown in all three games this month, including an eight-reception, 162-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Seattle Seahawks' win over the Jaguars on Oct. 12.

Through seven games, the third-year wideout has 50 catches for 819 yards and four touchdowns.