Over the past six months, Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has racked up titles, accolades and trophies, adding to what was already, individually, a very successful 2025 campaign for the receiver. Super Bowl LX Champion, 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year, the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, and as of today, one of "TIME" magazine's 2026 100 Most Influential People In Sports, are all different ways you could address Smith-Njigba.
He's had time to take in all of his prior accolades, but Tuesday's most recent recognition by "TIME" magazine will take some time for the receiver to fully digest.
"Still got to think about it and grasp it, but it's an honor I believe," Smith-Njigba said. "If I'm going to be an influencer I want to influence in the right way, and that's with my faith and how I treat people, being in the building, outside the building, the community. So, it was awesome to see that today."
While reflecting on what the year, and everything that came with it, has meant to him, Smith-Njigba said, "First and foremost, it's a blessing. This year has been great. It's brought me a lot of great things, and things to learn and overcome and trophies and parades and stuff like that. So, it's a blessing. It's been an amazing year. We're six months into the year, and I'm looking forward to the rest of it."
For a player that has achieved so much in just a season, Smith-Njigba said the process of what it took to achieve all that he did is what keeps him striving towards the next goal.
"What I said last year, process over results, that's something that we live by and something that I want to perfect and grow as a player and as a person," he said. "Like I say each year, the offseason is great to just, for me, learn, grow as a person and a player. There is a lot of work to be done, so just understanding that and reaching for that goal is something that keeps me on track and motivated."
How exactly does Smith-Njigba grow from last season?
"It's always attacking, getting bigger, faster, stronger. That second year of growth with Sam and the team and playing off 'Shid (Rashid Shaheed) and Coop (Cooper Kupp), just evolving in that way."
And with head coach Mike Macdonald's "run it forward" slogan in place, Smith-Njigba's goal of getting "bigger, faster, stronger" aligns perfectly.
"It's an awesome mindset," Smith-Njigba said. "Coach (Mike) Macdonald brought it to the team and that's what we're rolling with. That's who we are and what we're standing on. I think it's just an awesome mindset to have. These banners, it's great to see our names and see what we've done here in the last year; we want to move it forward, build, and evolve with this new team and new circumstances that we're looking forward to."
During a time when he's done a lot for himself on the football field, he's also focused on how he can contribute off the field and in his community. Last week, The Smith-Njigba Foundation hosted an to celebrate the Head Start graduates of The Denise Louie Education Center.
"It's very important. As my foundation grows and [I find] ways I can help the community and push great things and be involved in great things and help out, serve the people. So my foundation, we connected with Head Start, an organization, a program that was involved in as a young kid. Just to have that full circle moment and to give back and see those kids and have fun and get them kind of what they need and see their faces was awesome last weekend."
Smith-Njigba’s foundation was launched in 2025 "to uplift, inspire, and help others transform the course of their lives."
The Seahawks practiced on the first day of minicamp on Tuesday, June 9 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Julian Neal (1) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6), quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (56) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Ja'Markis Weston (46) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (87) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (84) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashad Rochelle (35) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Bobby Hart (68) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Nick Kallerup (89) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) and guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (17) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) and punter Michael Dickson (4) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (49) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58), defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Chazz Surratt (44) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Maxen Hook (43) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (27) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) and kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5), punter Michael Dickson (4) and long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back George Holani (36) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Bud Clark (9) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Amari Kight (79) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury practiced on one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Dansby (37), cornerback Andre Fuller (35) and cornerback Julian Neal (1) practiced on day one of minicamp on June 9, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
