Former Ohio State star receiver to ring victory bell for Spring Game

TL;DR

Former Ohio State star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will ring the victory bell at the Spring Game on Saturday, honoring his achievements as an NFL Offensive MVP and Super Bowl champion. This tradition celebrates notable Buckeye figures before home games.

Key points

Jaxon Smith-Njigba will ring the victory bell at the Spring Game
He is a former Ohio State star and NFL Offensive MVP
Smith-Njigba signed a record contract worth $168.6 million
The victory bell tradition honors notable Buckeye figures
Last season, he had 199 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns

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It might just be a glorified scrimmage in the 'Shoe on Saturday, but Ohio State football is keeping with tradition and honoring a Buckeye great before the game with the ringing of the victory bell to start the game. And this one is special.

Former Ohio State star wide receiver, NFL Offensive MVP, and Super Bowl champion, Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be tasked with rining in the annual Spring Game on Saturday.

Last season was the first time the Ohio State football program instituted the tradition, with home games seeing Archie Griffin, Clark Kellogg, Michael Redd, Urban Meyer, Jerry Lucas, and Jim Tressel receiving the honor. And now, JSN, will join that list, even with it being an intrasquad scrimmage.

Last year was one of the best seasons a wide receiver has ever put together in the NFL for Smith-Njiba. He hauled in 199 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, ultimately culminating in a Super Bowl victory. It was enough for Smith-Njigba to sign a record contract for a receiver, one spanning four years and totaling $168.6 million.

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Q&A

Who is Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what are his achievements?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a former Ohio State wide receiver, NFL Offensive MVP, and Super Bowl champion, known for his record-setting contract worth $168.6 million.

What is the significance of ringing the victory bell at Ohio State's Spring Game?

Ringing the victory bell is a tradition at Ohio State, honoring notable figures from the program before games, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be the latest to participate.

What were Jaxon Smith-Njigba's stats during his last NFL season?

In his last NFL season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 199 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, contributing to his Super Bowl victory.