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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Named AP Offensive Player of the Year Ahead of Super Bowl LX

He became only the second Seahawk to receive the award, highlighting a record-setting season at wide receiver.

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Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Beats Out NFC West Rivals for Offensive Player of the Year
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Overview

  • AP voting gave Smith-Njigba 272 points with 14 first-place votes, narrowly topping Christian McCaffrey (223, 12) ahead of Puka Nacua, Bijan Robinson and Drake Maye.
  • The 23-year-old led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches and 10 touchdowns, setting single-season franchise records in yards and receptions.
  • He was a unanimous first-team All-Pro and is one of a small group of receivers to win AP Offensive Player of the Year since 1972.
  • Seattle faces New England in Super Bowl LX on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, with Smith-Njigba positioned to chase a rare feat if the Seahawks win after leading the league in receiving.
  • Presenter Druski’s onstage mispronunciation of Smith-Njigba’s name at NFL Honors drew public criticism, including posts from the Seahawks’ PR account and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu.