Smith-Njigba seemingly imitates Hall of Famer's celebration at Pro Bowl

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Watch: Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba seemingly imitates Hall of Famer's TD celebration at Pro Bowl

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Feb 2, 2025 5:01 PM ET

On Sunday, a lucky fan received a souvenir from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

With the NFC leading the AFC, 27-13, early in the second quarter, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff tossed a short pass to Smith-Njigba, who scored a 46-yard touchdown. He then pulled out a pen, signed the ball and chucked it into the stands at Camping World Stadium.

One lucky fan got the @jaxon_smith1 signed touchdown ball

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— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2025

Hall of Famer Terrell Owens' famous celebration probably inspired Smith-Njigba.

In a "Monday Night Football" game against the Seahawks on Oct. 14, 2002, the former San Francisco 49ers WR caught a 37-yard TD in the fourth quarter. Afterward, he pulled out a Sharpie, autographed it and gave it to his financial advisor.

19 years ago today, Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie out of his sock in the endzone

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— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 14, 2021

Smith-Njigba broke out in his second season. In 17 regular-season games, the former Ohio State Buckeye tied for ninth in the league in receptions (100) and ranked 12th in receiving yards (1,130). He led the Seahawks in receiving yards and TD catches (six).

If he stays on an upward trajectory, that ball may become much more valuable.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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