He’ll be alongside Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston as the trio of signal-callers, but Giants General Manager Joe Schoen sees a similar situation brewing to when he was in Buffalo.
Nearly a decade ago, Schoen was the Buffalo Bills’ assistant general manager when the franchise selected reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen.
“We’ve been through this, we went through it with Josh Allen,” Schoen said, via NFL.com’s Kevin Patra. “We had a little bit different quarterback room at the time, but he was going to sit his rookie year and then halftime of the opening game we’re getting smoked by Baltimore, so we put him in and the rest was history.
“So that plan didn’t go as well, but we didn’t have a Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston in the room.
“Jaxson’s going to come in, he’s got to learn the offense, there’s a lot to learn, these NFL offenses are hard to grasp and pick up and then be able to go out and execute, so the ability for him to learn and sit behind two consummate pros already will be beneficial for him.”
NFL analysts have praised Dart and what he can provide an organization moving forward.
Now a member of the New York Giants and the franchise is salivating at the potential he attains in the Big Apple.
“Three-year SEC starter who saw improvement in play and production season after season,” NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein wrote.
“Dart has a stocky build and average physical attributes but good makeup and intangibles. He’s fairly accurate and rarely overcomplicates things for himself. He won’t strike anyone as a running quarterback, but he can find tough yards on the ground.
“He can make full-field reads but looks more comfortable grazing from the trough of the simple. He will need to work with better anticipation and decisiveness to win in tight windows as a pro. Teams might see physical and play similarities between Dart and but such a pathway for Dart likely requires a balanced, ball-control passing attack that allows him to manage the game instead of driving it.”
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Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is heading to the Big Apple to begin his professional career after being selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Dart, who rewrote the record books during his time in Oxford, joins a talented quarterback room in New York ahead of the 2025-26 season
While there isn’t a consensus comparison to a specific NFL MVP, several analysts drew parallels between Dart and established NFL quarterbacks, some of whom have achieved MVP-caliber play at times:
* Jalen Hurts: This comparison was made by NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, who noted similarities in their build, athleticism, and leadership qualities. Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, was the Super Bowl MVP in 2023.
* Josh Allen: ESPN’s Todd McShay saw some “Josh Allen” in Dart’s game, pointing to his suddenness in the pocket and ability to make throws under pressure. Allen has been in the MVP conversation multiple times during his career with the Buffalo Bills.
* Kirk Cousins: This comparison was based on physical similarities and play style, with both quarterbacks possessing a quick release and relying on accuracy and consistency. While Cousins has been a Pro Bowler, he hasn’t reached MVP status.
Jaxson Dart’s Collegiate Career at Ole Miss:
Dart had a productive career at Ole Miss, setting several school records. In his senior season (2024), he threw for 4,279 yards with 29 touchdowns and just 6 interceptions, leading the Rebels to a 10-3 record and a Gator Bowl victory. He finished his Ole Miss career as the all-time leader in total offense and passing yards.
2025 NFL Draft:
Jaxson Dart was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Giants (25th overall).
It’s worth noting that NFL comparisons for draft prospects are often directional and aim to provide a general idea of a player’s potential strengths and weaknesses. Whether Jaxson Dart will ultimately reach the level of an NFL MVP remains to be seen, but his talent and collegiate production certainly generated significant buzz leading up to the draft.
