COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jaxon Smith-Njigba knows whatever anonymity he once held in Ohio State football’s receiving room has long since vanished. The Texan with a unique name had already proven himself an equal third of the Buckeyes’ starting group last season. Then he erupted in a Rose Bowl performance for the ages. The spotlight he enjoyed that night converts into a target for opposing defenses this fall. Smith-Njigba said he full expects more eyes on him in 2022. He also expects OSU’s coaches to try to make him harder to find. “We’re going to have to move Jaxon around — that’s just how it’s going to have to go,” OSU coach Ryan Day said. “Even last year in the (Rose Bowl) he played outside some. Caught the big touchdown pass in a two tight end set. He’s a quick learner and the more versatile those guys are and we can…
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