The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era.

They moved on from Geno Smith, but he wasn’t the only veteran to find a new home ahead of this campaign.

The Seahawks also chose to move on from their wide receiver duo after years together, getting rid of both D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Of course, the main reason they chose to do so was because of their trust in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

And so far, the third-year pro has responded and lived up to the expectations.

More than that, the Ohio State product has looked like a legitimate star, and he’s elevated his game to new heights because he’s unleashed some new layers.

As pointed out by The 33rd Team on X, he logged 87.9 percent of his receiving yards on plays where he lined up in the slot last season.

This year, he’s up to 84.1 percent of his production lining up out wide.

Last season, 87.9% of Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s receiving yards came on plays where he lined up in the slot

In 2025, 84.1% of JSN’s production has come when he lines up out wide

Finding new ways to level up his game in Year 3 📈 https://t.co/jUXOer7YWg pic.twitter.com/UwTWBC69c6

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) September 27, 2025

For most of his collegiate career, Smith-Njigba was known for being a slot specialist, but his speed, physicality, and size made some scouts believe he could thrive all over the field.

With two wideout threats like Metcalf and Lockett by his side, he didn’t get that many opportunities to do so in his first two years in the league.

Now, with Cooper Kupp handling duties in the slot, he’s become Sam Darnold’s favorite weapon.

The future looks bright for Smith-Njigba, and while it’s still early in the season, he’s starting to prove that he can definitely hold his ground as a WR1.

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