Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba may have just signed the largest contract ever for a player at his position, but he's not resting on his laurels. While his teammates were at rookie minicamp, JSN was on a plane to Miami to train with one of the most exciting young receivers in college football: University of Miami's Malachi Toney.
The workout, held at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, wasn't just a casual session. It was a meeting of like-minded competitors. 305 Sports posted a video of the training session on Monday night, and it's already racked up over 1.3 million views across social media in less than 24 hours. The buzz is real.
Joining them were other top talents: Miami wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw, top junior recruit Nick Lennear, and A'mir Sears, the nation's No. 1 high school sophomore who recently transferred to Columbus. The school itself is a powerhouse, having produced five current NFL players, including Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe.
So why would a Super Bowl champion and the highest-paid receiver in NFL history fly across the country to train with a college player? The answer lies in JSN's own words from his last press conference: "For me, there's always more work to be done and there's always another level to reach."
It's a mindset that perfectly explains this pairing. JSN and Toney are cut from the same cloth. Neither is the biggest or fastest in a straight line, but they both turn that into an advantage through sheer skill and determination. They run routes with a desperation that makes every cut feel like a life-or-death moment. They block like players twice their size. And just last season, both led their teams to championship games.
What makes this workout special isn't just the drills—it's the authenticity. JSN doesn't need to do this. He's already reached the mountaintop. But he's not just working for a paycheck now. He's seeking out hungry young players who remind him of himself, feeding off their drive and proving that the hunger never fades, no matter how big the contract gets.