Who are Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents Maada Njigba and Jami Smith?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for Ohio State and is said to be drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. He is the best wideout in this year’s draft class and teams will be fighting tooth and nail to add him to their roster.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba made headlines during the 2022 Rose Bowl for his exceptional performance in the game. He had 347 receiving yards during the Rose Bowl which is a FBS Bowl record. In the 2021 season, Smith-Njigba had 1606 receiving yards on 95 receptions for 9 touchdowns.

The future hotshot receiver was born on February 14, 2002, in Dallas Texas to father Maada Njigba and mother Jami Smith. Like every parent, Smith-Njigba has also been lucky enough to have his parents’ support his football career and be the loudest ones to cheer him on in stadiums.

Let’s have a look at the proud parents of the first wide receiver to be taken off the board in the 2023 NFL draft.

Who are Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba with his father Maada (Image via IQ.Wiki)

Maada Njigba is the father and Jami Smith is the mother of Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Maada and Jami got divorced when Jaxon was still young but the couple maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of their children.

Jaxon suffered a hamstring injury in the 2022 season that made him sit out for the entire year. His dad Maada talked with cleveland.com and said that the injury turned out to be a life lesson for the young wideout. Maada said, “You put in a lot of work during spring football and was very excited to play with Paris (Johnson Jr.), Marvin (Harrison Jr.), Emeka (Egbuka) and C.J. (Stroud), who’s his boy. Then that happens in the first game in the first quarter. You try to come back and it keeps happening and happening.”

“When it happened a third time against Iowa he was looking at us like, ‘Dad, I don’t know what else to do. I’m doing everything I can to get back’. I hate that he wasn’t able to be there for the Michigan and Georgia games, but he couldn’t. While we’re in it, it was rough. After the season I felt like God was preparing him to face adversity. You can’t always have it like you want to. I know you worked hard but sometimes life happens. That was a good lesson for him,” he added.

Where do Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents live?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba with his mom Jami and her partner (Image via Haq Express)

Maada Njigba and Jami Smith got divorced when Jaxon was still in high school but both have been equally involved in their children’s life putting aside their differences. Maada reportedly lives in Texas itself. Jaxon’s mom Jami Smith found love once again in Brittan Dodwell. The couple lives together in Sulphur Springs, Texas per reports.

What do Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents do for a living?

Jaxon’s dad Maada played as a linebacker at Stephen F. Austin State University. He trained both his sons Canaan and Jaxon from a young age. He used the knowledge from his playing days and used that to train his boys and mold them into great athletes. Maada didn’t pursue professional football and now works for the state as a fire and rescue officer. The young wideout’s mom Jami also works for the state as a social worker.

What is the estimated net worth of Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba with his mom Jami (Image via CBS News)

There is no public information available about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s parents’ net worth. The Ohio State wide receiver likes to keep his private life private and prefers to not reveal such information.