At No. 19, Jeremiah projects the s to select Smith-Njigba.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/26/daniel-jeremiah-nfl-mock-draft-2023-biggest-surprises/

Houston Texans (via Cleveland)- Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: This is a no-brainer for the Texans if they draft CJ Stroud.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/2/14/23599458/nfl-mock-draft-2023-post-super-bowl-edition-eagles-two-first-round-picks-christian-gonzalez

Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins with a tremendous combination of route running, soft hands and great awareness of a defense.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/3/30/23663412/2023-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-rankings-pro-comparisons-jsn-jaxon-smith-njigba-josh-downs-zay-flowers

Maybe Jaxon Smith-Njigba breaks that 13 yr 1st round drafting futility trend.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/16/jaxon-smith-njigba-says-his-hamstring-felt-great-at-seahawks-rookie-minicamp/

Sanaya: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State University – The Texans elect to take Smith-Njigba to reunite him with his college quarterback Stroud.

Source: https://ucsdguardian.org/2023/04/24/ucsd-guardians-2023-nfl-mock-draft/

Sanaya: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State University – The Texans elect to take Smith-Njigba to reunite him with his college quarterback Stroud.

Source: https://ucsdguardian.org/2023/04/24/ucsd-guardians-2023-nfl-mock-draft/

Those details are especially crucial for a prospect like Smith-Njigba, who may not possess the same level of natural athleticism as some of his predecessors, but compensates for it with his exceptional polish and technical skills.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-ohio-state-wr-jaxon-smith-njigba/