Jaxson Dart Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

College Production

Dart was a three-year starter at Ole Miss alongside HC Lane Kiffin.

His production steadily increased each season, culminating in a huge 2024. Dart racked up 4,279 yards, 29 TDs, and only 6 INTs. His yardage total ranked third in the nation behind Kyle McCord and Cam Ward. Only nine QBs beat Dart’s TD total.

The 22-year-old proved useful on the ground, too, with 495 rushing yards and three TDs.

Efficiency Metrics

Dart’s 2024 proved excellent from an efficiency standpoint.

Among 98 QBs with 300+ dropbacks, he ranked:

• 1st in Pro Football Focus passing grade
• 1st in yards per attempt
• 7th in adjusted completion rate

Dart posted a career-high 6.5 yards per carry on the ground. He converted 33 of his 100 attempts into first downs.

Offensive Context

Kiffin’s offense often presented pre-determined reads. That might have been the biggest knock on Dart as a prospect, as he wasn’t forced into high-level processing.

Kiffin also has a history of producing productive college QBs who fall short at the professional level. Think Cody Kessler, Matt Barkley, and Matt Corral.

Beyond that, Dart’s pass catchers positioned him for success in 2024. Top WR Tre Harris went to the Chargers in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Dart’s No. 3 WR – Jordan Watkins – came off the board in Round 4 to San Francisco.

Injury History

Dart stayed healthy during his three-year run at Ole Miss. He missed time as a freshman at USC with a meniscus tear and a sprained MCL.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Expect Dart to open the year as New York’s No. 3 QB.

They signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, with the former expected to start Week 1. As team insider Connor Hughes put it, “in a perfect world, the Giants won’t turn to him [Dart] until 2026.”

Supporting Cast

Malik Nabers presents a strong, long-term No. 1 WR. Only 22, he went off for a 109-1,204-7 line as a rookie.

This unit looks uninspiring elsewhere, though. Maybe TE Theo Johnson parlays his size and athleticism into production. Maybe the Giants expand WR Wan’Dale Robinson’s role beyond the line of scrimmage. And maybe WR Darius Slayton can live up to a new three-year deal.

But based on what we’ve seen to date, Nabers is the only sure thing. That even extends to the O-line, where no significant offseason upgrade arrived.

The Giants will hope that a move to guard can revive the career of former Round 1 OT Evan Neal. They'll also hope to get LT Andrew Thomas back healthy after he appeared in only six games last season.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

HC Brian Daboll and OC Mike Kafka once instilled optimism.

Daboll’s credited with helping Josh Allen overcome a bumpy NFL start to become an elite passer. Kafka, meanwhile, came from the Andy Reid coaching tree, having spent several seasons as Patrick Mahomes’ QB coach/pass-game coordinator.

Even in New York, we saw some signs of life. The duo helped guide Daniel Jones to a promising 2022 that included a highly efficient 80.1% adjusted completion rate. That mark led 36 qualifying QBs.

The problem is that Jones regressed from there. Even as a team, the Giants have ranked bottom five in dropback EPA and success rate in each of the past two seasons.

Ultimately, there’s a very real chance that Dart will play under a new HC/OC in 2026.