5 prospects who rose up Packers draft rankings at NFL Scouting Combine

22. New York Giants -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio StateSyndication The Columbus Dispatch
22. New York Giants -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio StateSyndication The Columbus Dispatch /
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Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith‐Njigba (WO45) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith‐Njigba (WO45) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Prospects who rose up Packers’ draft rankings at Scouting Combine: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba only played three games last season because of a hamstring injury and has some work to do to keep his first-round draft projection.

He wasn’t a full participant at the combine, refusing to run the 40-yard dash. He’ll do that at Ohio State’s combine, instead. He did look smooth on the field, however, as he was catching every ball that came his way.

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His quickness also jumped off the charts. He had a 3.93-second short settle and 6.57-second three-cone drill. He could be the draft’s top wide receiver.