Jaxson Dart

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

Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, on May 13, 2003, to Brandon and Kara Dart. He was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 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, Dart was the Gatorade Football Player of the Year after throwing for 4,691 yards with a state record 67 touchdowns and only four interceptions while also rushing for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was also the MaxPreps National Player of the Year. Overall, Dart finished his high school career with 10,688 passing yards and 117 touchdowns.

Despite an offer from Arizona State University and off-season training with former ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly in Tempe, Arizona, Dart committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football.

In addition to playing football in high school, Dart was also a two-time all-state third baseman for the baseball team.

College career

USC (2021)

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.