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Giants Trade Back Into First Round to Draft Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart at No. 25

New York secures its quarterback of the future, pairing Dart with veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston for a managed development plan.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • The Giants traded their second-round pick (No. 34), a third-round pick (No. 99), and a 2026 third-rounder to the Texans to move up to No. 25 in the draft.
  • Jaxson Dart, a standout from Ole Miss, was named first-team All-SEC after throwing for 4,279 yards and earning Gator Bowl MVP honors in his senior season.
  • Dart becomes the second quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, following Cam Ward, who went No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans.
  • The Giants passed on Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, a Heisman finalist, twice in favor of Dart, reflecting their evaluation of upside and fit.
  • With veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston already on the roster, the Giants intend to ease Dart into the starting role over time.