Kyle Shanahan recalls forgetting Jaxon Smith-Njigba at Pro Day

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed his first encounter with Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba during a Pro Day in 2021. While focusing on quarterbacks like Justin Fields, Shanahan was impressed by the freshman wide receiver's performance but forgot his name. Shanahan noted he asked general manager John Lynch for Smith-Njigba's identity mid-workout. The 49ers did not have a chance to draft Smith-Njigba, as they traded their first-round picks in 2021 and selected other positions in the 2023 draft. The 49ers prepare for a significant Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks.

• 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — That one time Kyle Shanahan forgot about Jaxon Smith-Njigba