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Get ready to witness the rise of a new star. Jaxson Chase Dart, born May 13, 2003, is an American professional football quarterback now leading the charge for the New York Giants in the NFL. His journey began on the collegiate gridiron, gracing the fields for both the USC Trojans and the Ole Miss Rebels. And now, in a thrilling turn of events, Dart has been selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Born in Kaysville, Utah, Dart’s high school career was nothing short of spectacular. After three years at Roy High, he transferred to Corner Canyon High, where he exploded onto the scene as a senior. He was crowned the Gatorade Football Player of the Year, throwing for an astounding 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 touchdowns, with a mere four interceptions. He also showcased his dual-threat ability with 1,195 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. His dominance earned him the MaxPreps National Player of the Year title. Across his high school career, Dart amassed an incredible 10,688 passing yards and 117 touchdowns. Beyond the football field, he was also a two-time all-state third baseman.
Dart’s college career kicked off at USC in 2021. From the outset, he impressed coaches with his arm strength and mobility, even throwing a touchdown pass on the final play of the Spring Game. He made his collegiate debut against Washington State, stepping in for an injured Kedon Slovis. While his first drive ended in an interception, Dart quickly responded, throwing a 38-yard touchdown pass and finishing the game with a remarkable 391 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. This debut performance shattered the USC record for most passing yards in a debut. He went on to make his first career start against UCLA later that season.
Following the 2021 season, Dart entered the NCAA transfer portal and ultimately landed at Ole Miss, reuniting with former teammate Michael Trigg. Under head coach Lane Kiffin, Dart became the primary starting quarterback. He led Ole Miss to victory in the 2023 Peach Bowl against Penn State's top defense, even facing his future Giants teammate, Abdul Carter. Over his time at Ole Miss, Dart started 38 games, guiding the team to back-to-back 10-win seasons and setting the program's all-time record for passing yards, surpassing even Eli Manning.
Now, the professional chapter of Jaxson Chase Dart's story begins. Selected 25th overall by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL draft, the team traded up to secure their future signal-caller. Dart started the season as backup to Russell Wilson, but an 0–3 start for the Giants led to a pivotal decision. On September 23, 2025, it was announced that Jaxson Chase Dart would make his first career NFL start in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The future is bright, and the legend of Jaxson Dart is just beginning to unfold.
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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. Dart was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
== Early life ==
Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah on May 13, 2003. He attended Roy High School for his first three years of high school before transferring to Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. As a senior, he was the Gatorade Football Player of the Year after he passed for 4,691 yards with a state record 67 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He also rushed for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was also the MaxPreps National Player of the Year. Overall during his career he had 10,688 passing yards and 117 touchdowns.
Despite an offer from Arizona State University and off-season training with former ASU QB Taylor Kelly in Tempe, Arizona, Dart committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football.
In addition to playing football, Dart was a two-time all-state third baseman for the baseball team.
== College career ==
=== USC (2021) ===
Jaxson Dart competed to be Kedon Slovis's backup quarterback his first year at USC in 2021. During the annual Spring Game, Dart impressed coaches with his arm strength and mobility. On the final play of the game Dart threw a touchdown pass to fellow freshman Michael Jackson III, who made an impressive one-handed diving catch.
On September 18, Dart entered the game against Washington State in the second drive of the game, replacing injured QB Kedon Slovis. USC was playing their first game after the firing of coach Clay Helton. Dart entered the game and threw an interception to end his first drive. Dart responded by throwing a 38-yard touchdown pass late in the first half. Dart finished the day 30-for-46 for 391 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. The Trojans defeated the Cougars 42–14, in a blowout win. Dart's 391 yards set the record for most passing yards ever by a USC QB in a debut, breaking JT Daniels’ record of 282 in 2018.
On November 20, Dart made his first career start against UCLA.
=== Ole Miss (2022–2024) ===
Following the 2021 season, Lincoln Riley was hired as the head coach of USC. Amidst the rumors that Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams would follow Riley to USC, Dart entered the NCAA transfer portal. Dart and USC teammate Michael Trigg then officially enrolled at Ole Miss, where Dart became the primary starting quarterback for head coach Lane Kiffin.
He started for Ole Miss and won the Peach Bowl in 2023 against Penn State and the nation's top defense, where he faced eventual 3rd overall pick and Giants teammate Abdul Carter.
Dart started 38 games at Ole Miss, leading the team to back-to-back 10-win seasons and finished as the program's all-time leader in passing yards, surpassing Eli Manning.
=== Statistics ===
== Professional career ==
Dart was selected by the New York Giants in the first round (25th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. The team had traded up, from the early second round back into the first round.
Dart began the season as the backup to starting quarterback Russell Wilson. On September 23, 2025, after an 0–3 start to the season for the Giants, it was announced that Dart would make his first career start in the team's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
== References ==
== External links ==
New York Giants profile
Ole Miss Rebels profile
USC Trojans profile
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