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Seahawks Innovate with Custom Gear for Jaxon Smith-Njigba

4/18/2026

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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced hamstring issues in his final Ohio State season, limiting him to three games.
As a 2023 first-round pick, foot scanning showed size change from 12 to 10.5, easing injuries.
Seahawks’ equipment director Erik Kennedy said this NFL-first sizing change enhances performance and trust.
The team emphasizes custom gear, helmets and shoulder pads, tailored to each player's needs.
Smith-Njigba has played all 51 NFL games.

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Story summary

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced hamstring issues in his final Ohio State season, limiting him to three games.
As a 2023 first-round pick, foot scanning showed size change from 12 to 10.5, easing injuries.
Seahawks’ equipment director Erik Kennedy said this NFL-first sizing change enhances performance and trust.
The team emphasizes custom gear, helmets and shoulder pads, tailored to each player's needs.
Smith-Njigba has played all 51 NFL games.