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Smith-Njigba's No. 5 ranking is too aggressive

The Seahawks receiver was named No. 5 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.

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No. 5 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026… @Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba! @NFLFilms https://t.co/cttIMrAnWn

What happened: NFL placed Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 5 on its 2026 Top 100 list. The ranking puts him ahead of every player except four.

Why it matters: Smith-Njigba has clearly become a franchise-defining receiver, but an overall top-five slot demands dominance across the entire league, not merely excellence at one position. He is top-10 caliber today, while No. 5 is still premature.

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