First-round prospect makes a vow and it involves the Cowboys
Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a prospect that should be firmly on the draft radar for the Dallas Cowboys. There shouldn't be much debate about that. Not after he turned into one of the best receivers in the nation while playing for the Buckeyes. Smith-Njigba's career was highlighted by a sophomore season in […]
Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a prospect that should be firmly on the draft radar for the Dallas Cowboys.
There shouldn't be much debate about that. Not after he turned into one of the best receivers in the nation while playing for the Buckeyes. Smith-Njigba's career was highlighted by a sophomore season in which he posted 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns.
Smith-Njigba has proven to be a big-play threat dating back to his high school playing days. He was a five-star recruit coming out Rockwall in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex before beginning his career in Columbus.
Before he emerged as a star at Ohio State, the likely first-round draft selection put together a prolific career on the high school level. In fact, the game that stands out the most was when he put up video game numbers in a playoff game at AT&T Stadium: 15 catches for 258 yards and six touchdowns.
"I'm going to turn up every time in Jerry's World," Smith-Njigba tweeted out.
It's difficult to argue that. He certainly rose to the occasion in that performance, and it is easy to see him having more success in the stadium on the next level.
Perhaps he's sending a message to the Dallas Cowboys? After all, the Cowboys do have a need at the position. In addition to CeeDee Lamb, Dallas could certainly use another pass catcher for Dak Prescott to target in big moments.
Smith-Njigba has a track record of playing all over the offensive formation. He dominated in the slot as a sophomore in college and has had success on the outside. His ability to get open and make plays is very intriguing.
We'll see what happens when the NFL Draft rolls around. Your move, Cowboys.
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