The New York Giants acquired the No. 25 pick in a draft night trade with the Houston Texans and used it to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Earlier in the night, the Giants kicked off their 2025 draft class with the selection of All-American edge rusher Abdul Carter out of Penn State.
QB Jaxson Dart
Height: 6' 2 1/4"
Weight: 223 lbs.
Hand: 9 ½"
Arm: 30"
Wing: 72 7/8"
Hometown: Kaysville, Utah
High School: Corner Canyon
Prior School: USC
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2025 NFL Combine Invitee
- 2025 Gator Bowl MVP
- 2024 Conerly Trophy Winner
- 2024 All-America Honorable Mention (Phil Steele, CFN)
- 2024 All-SEC First Team (Coaches, Phil Steele, CFN)
- 2024 USA Today All-SEC
- 2024 Manning Award Finalist
- 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist
- 2024 CFN SEC QB of the Year
- 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl Invitee
- 2024 Maxwell Award Semifinalist
- 2024 Walter Camp Award Semifinalist
- Davey O'Brien Award Semifinalist (2023, '24)
- Davey O'Brien QB Class (2023, '24)
- 2023 All-SEC Honorable Mention (College Football Network)
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
- NFF Campbell Trophy Finalist (2024)
- NFF Scholar-Athlete (2024)
- NFF Hampshire Honor Society (2024)
- CSC Academic All-District (2024)
- SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Chancellor's Honor Roll (Spring 2022, Spring 2024)
- Dean's Honor Roll (Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
- Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2023, Fall 2024)
CAREER: As a Rebel, put together a career passing line of 735-of-1,118 (65.7 percent) for 10,617 yards, 72 touchdowns and 22 interceptions with a passing efficiency of 162.8 and a per-game average of 272.2 yards in 39 total games played and 38 starts … Added 1,498 yards and 12 touchdowns rushing on 371 attempts, good for 38.4 yards per game and 4.0 yards per carry … Finished with 12,115 yards of total offense on 1,489 total plays, good for 310.6 yards per game … In available records, owns Ole Miss records in wins by a starting quarterback (28) and winning percentage by a starting QB (.737) after going 28-10 as a starter (29-10 during his Ole Miss career overall) … Went 2-1 in bowl games, including a Peach Bowl victory in 2023 that sealed the first 11-win season in Ole Miss history … Set Ole Miss career marks in total offense (12,115), passing yards (10,617), passing efficiency (162.8), 300-yard passing games (15), rushing yards by a QB (1,498), total offense per play (8.14), and tied for the records in yards per pass attempt (9.5), 400-yard passing games (4) … Finished Ole Miss career: second in total TD responsible for (84), passing TD (72), completion percentage (65.7) and fewest interceptions with at least 700 attempts (22); tied for second in yards per completion (14.4); third in completions (735), passing attempts (1,118) and total plays (1,489); fourth in consecutive pass attempts without an interception (177); and 19th in rushing yards (1,498) … Finished career ranked fourth in SEC history in total offense (12,115), one of four QBs in conference history to break 12,000 yards alongside Georgia's Aaron Murray (13,562), Missouri's Drew Lock (12,630) and Florida's Tim Tebow (12,232) … Also finished career ranked fourth in SEC history in total offense per play (8.14), fifth in total offense per game (310.6), ninth in passing yards (10,617; one of 11 in SEC history to break the 10K mark), 11th in passing efficiency (162.8), 15th in completions (735), 17th in completion percentage (65.7), tied for 18th in total TD responsible for (84) and tied for 20th in passing TD (72) … Set SEC and Ole Miss records for single-game consecutive completions (24) vs. Middle Tennessee in 2024, also broke record for most across multiple games (30) … Combined with his time at USC, ended collegiate career 852-of-1,307 (65.2 percent) for 11,970 yards passing with 81 touchdowns, 27 interceptions with a passing efficiency of 158.4 and a per-game average of 266.0 yards in 45 total games played and 41 career starts … Added 1,541 yards and 14 touchdowns rushing on 393 carries … Ended career with 13,511 yards of total offense on 1,700 total plays, good for 300.2 total yards per game.
View photos from quarterback Jaxson Dart's collegiate career at Mississippi and USC.
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by Red defensive end Jared Ivey (15) in the first half of The Grove Bowl, Mississippi's NCAA college spring football game, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scores a running touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to throw the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws as offensive lineman Quincy McGee (67) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares the hand the ball off during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) hits Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) as Dart releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) pressures Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart signals for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) attempts to evade a tackle by Vanderbilt linebacker Ethan Barr (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reaches for a first down while getting tackled by Vanderbilt linebacker Jeffrey Ugochukwu (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Mississippi won 33-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) takes a snap while offensive lineman Micah Pettus (57) sets up to block Vanderbilt defensive back Miles Capers (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) flips the ball to Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) caries for a first down against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass as he is pressured by Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod second right, and linebacker Austin Keys (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, hands the ball to running back Matt Jones (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) stretches in for a touchdown against Wake Forest defensive back Rushaun Tongue (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) slides after a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges Mississippi State defenders as he runs for a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 52-3 (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges Mississippi State defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (94) and linebacker Jett Johnson (44) on a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Mississippi won 35-3. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled by a Mississippi State player as he releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) fakes a hand off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), looks for a receiver against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes while being pressured by Mississippi State linebacker Branden Jennings (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage as Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) follows during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass to running back Rashad Amos (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) and Mississippi wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) are seen pre snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) communicates with the fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) out of the pocket as he looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game, against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back against Duke during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before facing Duke in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges a tackle-attempt by Mississippi State defensive lineman Trevion Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges a tackle attempt by Mississippi State defensive lineman Trevion Williams (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, runs against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reaches for a snapped ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after throwing a 62 yard touchdown pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, top left, is tackled by Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith, bottom, after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates with teammates after throwing a touchdown pass to Jordan Watkins (11) against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after throwing a 62-yard touchdown pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) stands on the field during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for his receiver during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma University, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) launches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina linebacker Debo Williams (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against LSU safety Sage Ryan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass for a 57-yard gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball during the second half an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Henry Parrish Jr. (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a short pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Vanderbilt linebacker Kane Patterson (19) brings down Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is upended by Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman (1) after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Blue quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) leaps into the air as he passes in the first half of The Grove Bowl, Mississippi's NCAA college spring football game, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. The Red team won 48-36. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tries to evade the defense of Vanderbilt defensive lineman Nate Clifton (90) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi and Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes as offensive lineman Micah Pettus (57) blocks and Vanderbilt defensive end Darren Agu (92) defends during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to wide receiver JJ Henry (86) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) and safety Bryson Powers (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) fakes a hand off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass to tight end Michael Trigg (0) during the first half an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass under pressure from Tulsa defensive lineman Anthony Goodlow (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass to tight end Michael Trigg (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Tulsa safety Bryson Powers (21) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) catches a snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Central Arkansas defensive lineman Jalen Bedell, left, pressures Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) who attempts to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is brought down by Georgia Tech defensive back Derrik Allen (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops to pass during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass under pressure from Troy linebacker Richard Jibunor (9) and defensive tackle Luis Medina (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart watches a pass against Central Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Mississippi won 59-3. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) jumps to pass as offensive lineman Caleb Warren (54) runs behind him to block any Central Arkansas defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles out of the pocket against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) rolls out to pass against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) reacts after tackling Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) by the face mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) gets away from Texas A&M defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson (35) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) for a first down scramble during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws an 18-yard touchdown pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Albert Regis (15) wraps up Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) after a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes down field against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) cut down by Texas A&M defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (19) after picking up a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) avoids a tackle attempt by Texas A&M defensive lineman Fadil Diggs (10) and lineman Walter Nolen (88) for a first down scramble during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (99) and safety Joe Foucha (13) tackle Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tries to evade a tackle attempt by Auburn cornerback Keionte Scott (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Georgia Tech linebacker Paul Moala (13) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) sets up to pass against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a touchdown pass it tight end Michael Trigg, not pictured, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Mississippi won 37-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after rushing for a first down near the Tulane goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Mississippi won 37-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mercer defensive lineman Chris Hill tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Mississippi won 27-20. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after a Mississippi touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens (18) upends the run by Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens, left, catches Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, for the tackle on a keeper play during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball as Mississippi defensive tackle Jamond Gordon (97) closes in during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Mississippi 55-49. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Mississippi 55-49. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled for a loss by a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled for a loss by a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) works away from pressure from Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, top, hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles from pressure during the first half of an NCAA football game against LSU on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to the sideline before a play during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) hits Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) on fourth down, causing an errant throw, to end Mississippi's final threat during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hand the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. No. 17 Mississippi won 48-23. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass while pressured by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looses a pass against California during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass over California defenders during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Southern California won 45-14. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) takes a high snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) rolls out to his right against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass while being tackled by BYU linebacker Ben Bywater (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Brigham Young in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart, center, of Mississippi, throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the National team Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart sets up to pass during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart passes a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart catches a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart passes to a teammate during a offensive drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
2024 (SENIOR): 2025 NFL Combine invitee … Gator Bowl MVP … Conerly Trophy Winner … All-America honorable mention (Phil Steele, CFN) … All-SEC first team (Coaches, Phil Steele, CFN) …USA Today All-SEC … NFF Campbell Trophy Finalist … NFF Scholar-Athlete, only the ninth in Ole Miss history … NFF Hampshire Honor Society member … Manning Award finalist … Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award finalist … CFN SEC Quarterback of the Year … CSC Academic All-District … Maxwell Award semifinalist … Walter Camp Award semifinalist … Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist … Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2024 … Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top-25 … Will participate in the Reese's Senior Bowl … Ended season with a passing line of 276-of-398 (69.3 percent) for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns and six interceptions, with an efficiency rating of 180.7 and a season average of 329.2 yards per game … Also collected 495 yards and three touchdowns rushing on 124 attempts … Ended season with 4,774 yards of total offense on 522 total plays (367.2 ypg) … Broke Ole Miss single-season records in total offense (4,774), passing yards (4,279), passing efficiency (180.7), yards per pass attempt (10.8), yards per completion (15.5) and total offense per play (9.15), while tying the record for 400-yard passing games (3) … Finished second in Ole Miss single-season history in completion percentage (69.3), tied for second in 300-yard passing games (8), tied for third in passing TD (29), tied for third in total TD responsible for (32) and fourth in fewest interceptions with at least 200 attempts (6) … Helped push Rebels to team single-season records in total yards (6,845), passing yards (4,561), passing yards per game (350.8) and yards per play (7.3) … In SEC single-season history, finished fifth in total offense per play (9.15) and sixth in total offense (4,774), total offense per game (367.2) and passing yards (4,279) … Led the FBS in total offense (4,774), total offense per game (367.2), passing efficiency (180.7), yards per attempt (10.8), 30-yard completions (38), 40-yard completions (19), 50-yard completions (12), 60-yard completions (9) and was tied for the national lead in 20-yard completions (74) … Led the SEC in passing yards (4,279; No. 3 FBS), passing yards per game (329.2; No. 3 FBS) and completions percentage (69.3; No. 9 FBS), was tied for SEC lead and ranked seventh nationally in 70-yard completions (2) … Ranked within the FBS top-25 additionally in yards per completion (15.5; No. 2 SEC, No. 4 FBS), 10-yard completions (150; No. 2 SEC, No. 7 FBS), passing touchdowns (29; No. 2 SEC, No. 10 FBS), 10-yard runs by a QB (28; No. 4 SEC, No. 15 FBS), points responsible for (192; No. 4 SEC, No. 20 FBS), points responsible for per game (14.8; No. 3 SEC, No. 21 FBS), completions per game (21.2; No. 3 SEC, No. 22 FBS) and rushing yards by a QB (495; No. 6 SEC, No. 24 FBS) … Finished with top-10 season PFF grades nationally in passing (1st, 91.9), big time throw percentage (T-1st, 7.1), offensive rating among QBs (2nd, 92.5), NFL passer rating (2nd, 122.3), big time throws (3rd, 30), average depth of target (T-3rd, 11.9), adjusted completion percentage (7th, 77.7) and first downs (8th, 182) … When under pressure, finished with top-10 PFF grades nationally in yards per pass attempt (1st, 10.2), average depth of target (1st, 17.7), total passing yards (2nd, 908), big time throw percentage (2nd, 9.0), passing grade (4th, 69.0), big time throws (T-5th, 9), offensive rating among QBs (6th, 68.4) and NFL passer rating (9th, 83.9) … When blitzed, finished with top-10 PFF grades in yards per pass attempt (1st, 12.0), offensive rating among QBs (1st, 93.0), passing grade (1st, 92.3), big time throw percentage (1st, 8.4), total passing yards (2nd, 1,778), average depth of target (2nd, 12.4), big time throws (T-2nd, 13), NFL passer rating (5th, 128.7), first downs (T-5th, 71) and adjusted completion percentage (9th, 75.9) … On attempts of at least 20 yards downfield, finished with top-10 PFF grades in total passing yards (1st, 1,517), touchdown passes (1st, 17), completions (2nd, 37), yards per pass attempt (5th, 17.2) and big time throws (T-5th, 25) … vs. Furman (08/31/24): Went 22-of-27 for 418 yards and career-high five TD passing, rushed six times for 27 yards and one TD, all before halftime … Career-high five TD responsible for … Seventh QB in Ole Miss history w/multiple 400-yard games, one of four with 400 yards and 5 TD passing … vs. Middle Tennessee (09/07/24): Went 25-of-27 for 377 yards and one TD passing, rushed six times for -8 yards and one TD … Started 24-of-24, breaking the SEC and Ole Miss records for both consecutive completions in a single game (24) and across multiple games (30) … at Wake Forest (09/14/24): Recorded a passing line of 26-of-34 for 377 yards, two TD and one INT to break his consecutive attempts without a pick at 177 (fourth-best in Ole Miss history), including a career-long 75-yard TD pass to Jordan Watkins … Also rushed six times for 35 yards and one TD … SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week … Davey O'Brien Great 8 … vs. Georgia Southern (09/21/24): Went 22-of-31 for 382 yards and four TD and one INT, rushed five times for 36 yards … 1,554 passing yards through four games, most by an SEC quarterback since 1998 (Tim Couch) … Named Davey O'Brien Great 8 … vs. Kentucky (09/28/24): Threw for 261 yards and one TD on 18-of-27 passing, rushed 13 times for 22 yards … at South Carolina (10/05/24): Went 14-of-27 for 285 yards, rushed eight times for 44 yards … at #10 LSU (10/12/24): Passed 24-of-42 for 284 yards, one TD and one INT, added 27 yards on 15 carries … vs. Oklahoma (10/26/24): Went 22-of-30 for 311 yards and one TD passing, rushed eight times for 24 yards … at Arkansas (11/02/24): Went 25-of-31 for 515 yards and six TD passing, rushed 10 times for 47 yards, broke Ole Miss single-game records in passing yards, total offense (562) and tied the Ole Miss record in passing TD … Fourth-best total offense performance in SEC history (third-best against an SEC defense), sixth-best passing performance ever against an SEC defense … One of two SEC QBs to ever have 500 yards and six TD passing (Mizzou's Drew Lock, 2017); only one to have done so against a power conference opponent … Helped Rebels break team single-game records in passing yards (562) and tie team records in passing TD (7) and points scored against an SEC opponent (63) … Broke Ole Miss all-time records in wins by a starting QB in the modern era since 1968 (25), total offense (10,805) and 300-yard passing games (13) … Named AP National Player of the Week, Maxwell Award Player of the Week, SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Davey O'Brien Co-National QB of the Week, Davey O'Brien Great 8, Reese's Senior Bowl Offensive Player of the Week, East-West Shrine Bowl Monday Morning QB and one of the Manning Award's Stars of the Week … vs. #2 Georgia (11/09/24): Was 13-of-22 for 199 yards, one TD and one INT passing, added 50 yards on eight carries on the ground … Named Davey O'Brien Great 8 … at Florida (11/23/24): Went 24-of-41 passing for 323 yards, two TD and two INT, also led Rebels with 71 yards rushing on 14 carries to become Ole Miss' all-time leading QB in rushing yards … vs. Mississippi State (11/29/24): Became Ole Miss' all-time passing leader after going 14-of-24 for 143 yards and one TD passing, also rushed 13 times for 77 yards … vs. Duke (01/02/25): Named Gator Bowl MVP after going 27-of-35 passing for 404 yards and four TD in his final start as a Rebel, added 43 yards rushing on 12 attempts for 447 yards of total offense … Set Gator Bowl records in total offense (447), helped Ole Miss to Gator Bowl team passing yards record (438) … One of only two QBs in Gator Bowl history with 400 yards passing behind Texas Tech's Graham Harrell in 2008 (407) … His 69-yard TD pass to Jordan Watkins ranks fifth-longest in Gator Bowl history, the longest since 2014 … Set Ole Miss individual bowl records in total offense (447), passing yards (404) and tied the record for passing TD (4) … Also ranks fourth in Ole Miss bowl history in completions (27), tied for seventh in attempts (35) and ranks eighth in total plays (47) … Helped push Rebels to team bowl records in points (52), total offense (589), passing yards (438), most TD (7) and passing TD (4) … Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List … Walter Camp Award Preseason Watch List … Davey O'Brien Award Preseason Watch List … Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Preseason Watch List … Manning Award Preseason Watch List … Preseason All-SEC third team (CFN) … Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List.
2023 (JUNIOR): Davey O'Brien Award Semifinalist ... Maxwell Award Midseason Watch List ... Manning Award Midseason Watch List ... Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2023 ... All-SEC Honorable Mention (College Football Network) ... Led Ole Miss to its first-ever 11-win season, culminating with a Peach Bowl victory over Penn State ... Started all 13 games at quarterback ... Ended the season 233-of-358 (65.1 percent) for 3,364 yards, 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions (tied for the fewest in single-season Ole Miss history with at least 200 attempts) ... Also highly effective on the ground, notching 389 yards and eight scores on 119 total carries ... PFF's ninth-best rated passer in 2023 with an 88.7 grade, third-best in the SEC ... Also PFF's third-best rushing QB in the SEC at a 79.9 grade ... Top-20 nationally in yards per attempt (eighth, 9.4), yards per completion (10th, 14.4), total offense (16th, 288.7 YPG) and total passing yards (20th, 3,364) ... Second-best season in Ole Miss history in passing efficiency (162.4), second in yards per attempt (9.4), third in completion percentage (65.1), third in yards per completion (14.4), fourth in total touchdowns responsible for (31), tied for fourth in 300-yard passing games (5), fifth in passing yards (3,364), fifth in total offense (3,753) and sixth in passing touchdowns (23) ... Became only the third QB in Ole Miss history with 5,000 career passing yards and 1,000 career rushing yards alongside Matt Corral (2018-21) and John Fourcade (1978-81) ... vs. Mercer (9/2/23): Went 18-of-23 for 334 yards and four TDs, added 36 yards rushing on four carries ... Started 11-of-11 in the first quarter ... at #22 Tulane (9/9/23): Was 17-of-27 for 267 yards, two TDs and one INT, helped lead Ole Miss in comeback victory ... Also rushed 14 times for 41 yards ... vs. Georgia Tech (9/16/23): Was 19-of-18 for 251 yards and one TD, rushed 14 times for career-high 136 yards and two TDs ... Recorded a 68-yard run, the fourth-longest ever by a Rebel QB ... at #12 Alabama (9/23/23): Went 20-of-35 for 244 yards and one INT, rushed 12 times for six yards and one TD ... vs. #12 LSU (9/30/23): Was 26-of-39 for 389 yards and career-high four TDs, rushed seven times for 50 yards and one TD, led Ole Miss on late game-winning drive ... Recorded a career-high five TDs responsible for ... Davey O'Brien National QB of the Week, CFPA National Performer of the Week, SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Manning Award Stars of the Week ... vs. Arkansas (10/7/23): Was 16-of-25 for 153 yards and one TD, rushed 12 times for 33 yards ... at Auburn (10/21/23): Went 10-of-16 for 202 yards, one TD and one INT, rushed 14 times for 44 yards and tied his career-high with two TD ... vs. Vanderbilt (10/28/23): Went 19-of-28 for 240 yards, one TD and one INT, rushed eight times with one TD ... vs. Texas A&M (11/4/23): Was 24-of-33 for 387 yards and two TDs passing, rushed three times for eight yards ... Manning Award Stars of the Week ... at #1 Georgia (11/11/23): Went 10-of-17 for 112 yards and one INT, ran eight times for 20 yards ... vs. ULM (11/18/23): Went 24-of-31 for 310 yards and three TD through the air ... at Mississippi State (11/23/23): Went 14-of-26 for 96 yards and one TD, rushed eight times for 30 yards ... vs. Penn State (12/30/23): Completed 25-of-40 passes for an Ole Miss bowl record 379 yards and three TD, also rushed eight times for 14 yards and one TD in Ole Miss' Peach Bowl victory ... His 393 yards of total offense ranks second in Ole Miss bowl history behind his own record from the 2022 Texas Bowl (427) ... Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Preseason watch list.
2022 (SOPHOMORE): Started at quarterback for Ole Miss in 12 of 13 games played … Went 226-of-362 for 2,974 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions … Also rushed for 614 yards on 128 attempts and one touchdown … Was one of six FBS quarterbacks nationally and one of just two in the SEC (LSU's Jayden Daniels) at both 2,900 yards passing and 600 yards rushing … Ranks as the sixth-best season in Ole Miss history in total offense (3,588), eighth-best in total plays (490), ninth-best in passing touchdowns (20), yards per pass attempt (8.22) and total offense per play (7.32) and 10th-best in passing yards (2,974), passing attempts (362) and passing efficiency (143.6) … Charted two of the top-41 longest passes in Ole Miss history, both coming against Vanderbilt on Oct. 8 … Ranked in the FBS top-50 in passing yards per completion (25th, 13.2), total offense per game (30th, 276.0 ypg), yards per pass attempt (32nd, 8.22), passing yards (39th, 2,974), passing efficiency (41st, 143.6), passing touchdowns (46th, 20) … Ranked SEC top-10 in passing yards per completion (5th), passing yards (6th), passing touchdowns (6th), total offense per game (6th), yards per pass attempt (6th), passing efficiency (7th), passing yards per game (7th, 228.8), completions per game (9th, 17.4) and completion percentage (10th, 62.4) … Also ranked 14th nationally and fifth in the SEC among quarterbacks in rushing yards (614) … vs. Troy (9/3/22): Finished his first career start for the Rebels going 18-of-27 for 154 yards through the air with one touchdown and one pick, along with 40 yards on the ground on four carries ... vs. Central Arkansas (9/10/22): Came off the bench to throw for 182 yards on 10-of-15 passing with two touchdowns through the air … Also ran for five yards on a pair of carries ... at Georgia Tech (9/17/22): Earned a new season-high of 207 passing yards after going 10-of-16 passing in his second start of the season … Also matched his season-high for rushing yards, ripping off 40 yards on 10 attempts ... vs. Tulsa (9/24/22): Finished his day 13-of-24 for 154 passing and a pair of passing touchdowns after earning the start at QB … Ran for a career-high 116 yards on just 13 attempts, his first 100-yard rushing game with the Rebels ... vs. #7 Kentucky (10/1/22): Finished his day 15-of-29 for 213 yards through the air and 15 carries for 40 yards on the ground ... at Vanderbilt (10/8/22): Passed for a career-high 448 yards on a 25-of-32 clip, tying the fifth highest single-game passing mark in program history and the fourth-most by an SEC quarterback throughout all of 2022 … Also tallied a season-high of three passing touchdowns … His 463 yards of total offense (448 passing, 15 rushing) ranks as the ninth-best total offense game in Ole Miss history … Charted two of the top-41 longest passes in Ole Miss history, a 72 and 71-yard strike both to Jonathan Mingo en route to him setting the top FBS receiving output across 2022 (247 yards) ... vs. Auburn (10/15/22): Connected on nine of his 19 passing attempts, accounting for 130 yards and three touchdowns through the air … Ran the ball a total of 14 times for a total of 115 yards rushing ... at LSU (10/22/22): Threw for 283 yards on a 19-for-34 clip, throwing one interception … Also ran the ball ten times for a net of seven yards ... at Texas A&M (10/29/22): Finished 13-of-20 passing for 140 yards while tying his career-best in touchdown passes with three against the Aggies … Also ripped off 95 yards rushing on 17 total carries ... vs. #9 Alabama (11/12/22): Finished 18-for-31 for 212 yards passing and a touchdown against the Crimson Tide … Also ran the ball 16 times for a net of 35 yards on the ground ... at Arkansas (11/19/22): Went for 240 yards on 21-or-36 passing with a touchdown and a pick to his name, along with taking 11 rushing attempts for an additional 44 yards ... vs. Mississippi State (11/24/22): Completed a career high 30 passes on 38 attempts against the Bulldogs, throwing for 250 yards and a pair of touchdowns ... vs. Texas Tech (12/28/22): Went 25-of-41 for 361 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions through the air … Also rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries … His 361 passing yards ranked as the third-most in Texas Bowl history, and the most since 2018 … Broke Ole Miss bowl record for total offense at 427 yards … Rated as the No. 3 quarterback and No. 7 overall player in the transfer portal by 247Sports … Transfer who arrived on campus in January and participated in spring drills.
USC: Appeared in six games with three starts at quarterback as a true freshman ... Completed 62 percent of his passes for 1,353 yards and nine touchdowns ... Also ran for two more TDs ... Came off the bench vs. Washington State in collegiate debut to throw for a career-high 391 yards and four touchdowns ... Tallied 325 passing yards and one touchdown against UCLA ... Threw at least one touchdown in five of the six games he played in ... Enrolled early and participated in spring drills.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was the 2020 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year ... Earned Max Preps National Player of the Year ... Named first-team high school All-America by Sports Illustrated ... Earned Desert News Mr. Football ... Was part of the Southern California News Group Fab 15 second team as a senior quarterback ... Completed 240-of-345 passes (69.6%) for a national-best 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 TDs as a senior at Corner Canyon HS ... Also ran for 1,195 yards on 128 carries (9.3 avg) with 12 TDs ... Helped lead Corner Canyon to an undefeated season and state title in 2020 ... Named All-Region as a junior at Roy HS ... Threw for 2,440 yards and 22 TDs with eight interceptions ... Also lettered in baseball at Corner Canyon ... Named all-state in baseball twice during high school career.
PERSONAL: Full name is Jaxson Chase Dart ... Born May 13, 2003 ... Son of Brandon and Kara Dart ... Father, Brandon, was a safety at Utah ... SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2022, 2023 and 2024 … Chancellor's Honor Roll in spring 2022 ... Dean's Honor Roll in fall 2022, spring 2023 and spring 2024 … Athletic Director's Honor Roll in fall 2023 and fall 2024 ... General business major.
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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on stage after being selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after being selected third overall during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on stage after being selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter on the red carpet at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Tyler Kaufman/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is introduced on stage during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is introduced on stage during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
A general view of Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter greenroom area during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter gestures prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
A detail view of Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter football and helmet in the green room prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, right, is chosen by the New York Giants as the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Doug Benc/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter high fives fans as he arrives prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden, and Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham look on prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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