Where is Jaxon Smith-Njigba from? Hometown, college, more to know about Seahawks WR's roots

Key Highlights

• While he wasn't quite as heralded as his peers were when coming out of college, his recruiting profile shows he probably should have been. Smith-Njigba's high school career helped him jump to a premier college program, which then helped him get drafted in the first round.
• Here's a look at where Smith-Njigba grew up. MORE: Most NFL Draft picks by a school in one yearWhere is Jaxon Smith-Njigba from?Jaxon Smith-Njigba grew up in Rockwall, Texas, a town located just outside of Dallas.
• The wide receiver attended Rockwall High School, where he became a five-star recruit and produced over 2,000 receiving yards and 35 receiving touchdowns in his senior season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn fact, Smith-Njigba dominated in the playoffs during high school, producing a stat line of 15 catches, 258 yards, and six touchdowns in a second-round game. According to 247 Sports, Smith-Njigba was the No.
• 15 player in the 2020 recruiting class, including the No.
• 2 wide receiver. Because Smith-Njigba is from so close to Dallas, he was a big Dallas Cowboys fan growing up.