After mispronouncing Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s name during the NFL Honors event in San Francisco, comedian Druski addressed the incident publicly. In an interview on CBS Mornings, Druski revealed that he attempted to reach out to Smith-Njigba to make amends, though he reported receiving no reply, according to TMZ.
Druski reflected on his mistake, saying,
“I like to mess around, but sometimes you can go too far.”
He added,
“Congratulations to him, the team on the Super Bowl. I think that was an amazing thing. I didn’t get no response back, but I did reach out, I tried.”
Public Reaction Highlights Focus Shift from Achievement to Joke
The moment quickly went viral online, with fans and observers debating whether the joke overshadowed Smith-Njigba’s remarkable achievements. Many Seattle Seahawks supporters expressed frustration that the mispronunciation distracted attention from what was supposed to be a celebration of his historic season and milestone.
Ari Meirov, a sports reporter, noted on social media,
“Druski says he reached out to Jaxon Smith-Njigba after mispronouncing his name at NFL Honors — which the Seahawks were upset about. JSN didn’t respond back. 💀”
Smith-Njigba’s Award-Winning Season Remains the Defining Story
Jaxon Smith-Njigba earned the Offensive Player of the Year award just days before the Seattle Seahawks contested Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. His exceptional season included 119 receptions, a league-leading 1,793 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. Consistent big-play performances propelled Seattle’s offense throughout the year.
The Seahawks’ 29-13 victory in the Super Bowl marked their second championship in franchise history. Although Smith-Njigba caught four passes for 27 yards in the final game, it was his overall season that made the biggest impact.
Druski recognized that humor at awards ceremonies requires careful balance, admitting his comment may have crossed a line. While Smith-Njigba has chosen not to respond publicly, the core message remains: a single viral moment does not diminish an outstanding season marked by preparation, production, and a championship conclusion.
Druski says he reached out to Jaxon Smith-Njigba after mispronouncing his name at NFL Honors — which the Seahawks were upset about.
JSN didn’t respond back. 💀
(🎥 @CBSMornings) pic.twitter.com/Xze6YqYRxN
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 19, 2026
