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Jaxson Dart

Jaxson Chase Dart is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jaxson Chase Dart (born May 13, 2003) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and Ole Miss Rebels, and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school

Jaxson Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, and attended Corner Canyon High School, where he played high school football. He emerged as a highly regarded quarterback recruit before moving on to college football.

College career

Dart began his college career at USC in 2021, then transferred to Ole Miss, where he played from 2022 to 2024. In his college career, he started 41 games in 45 appearances, passing for 11,970 yards, 81 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions, while rushing for 1,541 yards and 14 touchdowns. At Ole Miss, he set multiple school records and became one of the most productive quarterbacks in program history.

Professional career

The New York Giants selected Dart with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He has played quarterback for the Giants since his rookie season.

Playing style and achievements

Dart is known for combining passing production with mobility as a runner. His college résumé included strong passing efficiency, record-setting total offense, and recognition as a scholar-athlete.

Key facts

  • Jaxson Dart is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants.
  • He played college football for USC (2021) and Ole Miss (2022–2024).
  • In college, he amassed 11,970 passing yards, 81 touchdowns, and 1,541 rushing yards.
  • He was selected by the Giants in the first round (25th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • He attended Corner Canyon High School in Kaysville, Utah.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jaxson Dart?
Jaxson Dart is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants in the NFL.
Where did Jaxson Dart play college football?
He played for USC in 2021 and Ole Miss from 2022 to 2024.
When was Jaxson Dart drafted?
He was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 25th overall.
What are Jaxson Dart’s college stats?
He threw for 11,970 yards and 81 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,541 yards and 14 touchdowns in college.
Where is Jaxson Dart from?
He was born in Kaysville, Utah, United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaxson_Dart
    Supports: Birth date, full name, college teams, and NFL draft selection.
  2. New York Giants — https://www.giants.com/team/players-roster/jaxson-dart/
    Supports: Current team, position, height, weight, college, and college/pro biography.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4689114/jaxson-dart
    Supports: Birth date, team, position, height/weight, college, and draft info.
  4. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/jaxson-dart/
    Supports: Current roster status, height, weight, experience, college, and hometown.
  5. National Football Foundation — https://www.footballfoundation.org/hof_scholars.aspx?hof=1029
    Supports: College honors, academic record, and Ole Miss achievements.