Despite the New York Giants' big bet on Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL draft, there's skepticism from people within the league about him playing as a rookie. One NFL executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando that Dart "probably shouldn't play" in his first season.

After three record-setting campaigns with the Ole Miss Rebels, quarterback Jaxson Dart tried his luck in the 2025 NFL Draft. After an up-and-down pre-draft process, the New York Giants ultimately traded back into the first round to select him with the No. 25 overall pick.

Jaxson Dart's college production in these statistical areas likely added to the Giants' intrigue over his fit as their future franchise quarterback.