In his second season in the NFL, Jaxon Smith-Njigba made an impressive leap, establishing himself as the Seattle Seahawks’ top target, especially in the slot. This was not only because of his numbers, but mainly because of the refined quality of his route running — one of the main weapons that sets him apart on the field. JSN made a technical and tactical leap that solidified his role in Seattle’s offense — although full stardom is still a work in progress.
In the Seahawks’ offensive scheme, Smith-Njigba established himself as the “engine” of the intermediate passing game.