Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba won’t play in College Playoff, intends to enter 2023 NFL Draft

A junior, Smith-Njigba has until the Jan. 16 underclassmen deadline to apply for early entry into the 2023 NFL Draft. With a rare combination of athletic gifts, route-running ability and ball skills, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound (school measurements) pass-catcher remains one of the most highly regarded prospects at his position despite the injury-plagued 2022 campaign.