One shocking depth chart reveal ahead of the 2025 NFL season opener for a former Ole Miss Rebel

Jaxson Dart turned a lot of heads when he was taken 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

But, Daboll and the Giants front office believe he is the future. The franchise traded back to take him and think he can benefit greatly learning under both Wilson and Winston. This preseason, Dart backed up the confidence by throwing for nearly 400 yards and three touchdowns.

During his time at Ole Miss, Dart started 38 games – leading the Rebels to back-to-back 10-win seasons and finished as the program's all-time leader in passing yards, surpassing former Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning.

In three years at Ole Miss, Dart threw for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns. He broke the program record for passing yards in a season (4,279) and in a single game (515). The Giants' signal caller also surpassed Bo Wallace in total offense (12,117 yards), Chad Kelly in single season total offense (4,774), and SEC legend and College Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning in a single game (562).

Sports Illustrated's Duke Deming thinks Jaxson Dart is a fantasy football wild card.

"Coming off a strong season at Ole Miss, the young quarterback was selected by the Giants with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Dart brings a physically gifted arm to the field as well as a dual-threat ability," Deming said. "While he might have the most raw talent in the QB room, he lacks the decision-making and NFL experience to be the Week 1 starter. However, the Giants liked his preseason performance enough to reward him with the backup title behind Wilson.

"Expect Dart to take over under center for the Giants at some point in the 2025 season, and it could come sooner rather than later as he is just one injury or one bad performance away from earning his first NFL start," Deming said. "His arm talent, rushing ability, and connection with young star Malik Nabers will provide Dart with fantasy upside if he can claim the starting role."

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