Despite being one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL draft, Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba brings with him elite talent, but several injury concerns.  Every year, several prospects’ draft grades take a hit based on injuries and Smith-Njigba is no exception. After playing sparingly during his freshman year in 2020 during the abbreviated Big Ten COVID schedule, Smith-Njigba broke out for 95 receptions for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. His yardage mark broke the school record set by David Boston back in 1998.  Regrettably, he did not get a chance to build on his sophomore year due to a hamstring injury that cost him all but three games in 2022. As with any significant injury heading into the NFL Draft, extreme scrutiny will be placed on the health of JSN and others as they invest draft capital. Below is Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s full publicly reported injury history, injury concerns, and how this could affect his draft stock and career heading into the NFL. High School 2019 Season Shoulder injury, side not specified In the fifth game of the season playing for Rockwall, Smith-Njigba took a shot to his shoulder during the first play of the game … Continue reading 2023 NFL Draft Injury Impact: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba