Jaxon Smith-Njigba acquired some phrases of encouragement forward of his first NFL season from knowledgeable athlete he is identified his total life − his older brother.
The NFL shared a video of Canaan Smith-Njigba that was proven to the youthful Smith-Njigba following his choice because the twentieth total choose for the Seattle Seahawks within the first spherical of the 2023 NFL draft. The eldest brother mentioned “that is all the things you recognize you have ever dreamed of” and that he was proud to see his brother make it to the NFL.
“I actually cannot wait so that you can present the world who you’re. Your expertise alone is loopy, however simply who you’re, Jackson Smith-Njigba, man, it is actually a blessing to be your brother,” mentioned Canaan Smith-Njigba.
Canaan additionally famous “the adversity” his brother went by in his ultimate yr at Ohio State, as he solely performed in three video games, together with lacking the Buckeyes ultimate six video games. He mentioned he was skilled in how he dealt with it, and can get the prospect to do what he loves in Seattle.
“This has all the time been a part of the plan and also you’re by no means going to cease. You are actually the toughest employee that I do know. Your grind is second to none. Your self-discipline is second to none. And I am simply so pleased with you,” Canaan mentioned. “You are not solely my brother, however my greatest buddy.
“I like you Pookie, JSN, and congratulations, man. That is all the things and extra. We’re right here. The massive stage and also you’re the large canine, so go get ’em. Go be nice. Go be you.”
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‘I would not be right here with out you’
Jaxon Smith-Njigba beloved the message his brother made for him, saying it was “superior” to see from the man he shared a room with.
“We needed to work to get to the place we needed to go,” he mentioned. “It took a village for us to be right here. All of the sacrifices that my mother and pa made, I am unable to thank them. I am unable to pay them again.
“Canaan, bro, I like you man. We all know that is just the start and we acquired much more stuff to do, so let’s preserve working. I respect you for setting the usual for me,” he added. “I would not be right here with out you. I like you to demise.”
Who’s Canaan Smith-Njigba?
Canaan Smith-Njigba is an outfielder within the Pittsburgh Pirates group. Chosen by the New York Yankees within the fourth spherical of the 2017 MLB draft, he was traded to Pittsburgh in 2021.
Smith-Njigba made his MLB debut in June 2022, showing in three video games earlier than he was positioned on the injured checklist resulting from a proper wrist fracture. He started the 2023 season on the main league roster, hitting .125 with 5 RBI and one stolen base in 14 video games. He was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
