Los Angeles, CA— As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, all eyes are on Jaxson Dart, the Giants’ rookie quarterback royalty. Drafted in Round 1 out of Ole Miss, Dart arrives with big expectations, elite college production, and a QB room full of veterans. If recent trends are any indication, he could be on the verge of making a serious impact sooner rather than later.
Last Season: Elite College Performance
Dart’s final season at Ole Miss in 2024 was one of his strongest and most efficient. Here are the headline stats:
- Passing yards: 4,279 over 13 games
- Touchdowns to interceptions: 29 TDs vs. just 6 INTs
- Completion percentage: ~69.3 %
- QBR / Passer rating: 180.7
- Yards per attempt / Average: about 10.8 yards per attempt
He didn’t just pile up stats — he broke school records. Among his Ole Miss marks: career passing yards, completion percentage, and total offense were all school‑records.
One of his signature moments was a game vs. Middle Tennessee where he started 24 straight completions — setting an SEC and school record. Finished that game 25‑for‑27, 377 yards and multiple scores.
Transition to the NFL: Contract & Situation
- Dart was selected 25th overall by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- He signed a four‑year rookie contract worth around $17 million, with a signing bonus close to $9 million.
- The QB room is crowded: Veteran Russell Wilson was brought in, and Jameis Winston is also on the roster. Dart will begin the year learning, backing up, and preparing for opportunity.
Outlook: Poised for a Strong Rookie Year (If Given the Chance)
If things break right, here’s what you might expect from Dart in 2025:
- Early in the season, likely to see preseason and limited snaps; possibly short packages (“Dart Package”) in certain game situations.
- If Wilson / Winston struggle, or if the coaching staff wants to shake things up, Dart has the tools to step in and at least keep things moving.
- Given his college performance, look for games with 200‑300+ passing yards, limited turnovers, and potentially some designed runs if needed.
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