Julian Love praises Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s route-running on Hard Knocks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love commends teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba for his impressive route-running skills during team practices, featured on the latest episode of “Hard Knocks.” Love describes Smith-Njigba as able to run and cut at full speed without any indicators. The second-year wide receiver is coming off a standout 2025 season, having been named AP Offensive Player of the Year. Both Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and backup quarterback Drew Lock have also noted Smith-Njigba’s talent, indicating high expectations for his performance in the 2026 season.
- •Julian Love highlights JSN’s unique route-running abilities.
- •JSN impressed coaches and teammates during offseason practices.
- •He won 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year award.
- •Expectations are high for JSN in 2026.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks S Julian Love lauds JSN’s route-running on “Hard Knocks”
"Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba can do it all as a route-runner in the eyes of teammate Julian Love, who has been wowed by him this offseason.
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