The New York Giants didn’t draft Jaxson Dart to save their upcoming, potentially brutal 2025 season. They drafted him to stretch the field, push the envelope, and eventually, push the ball down the field consistently... specifically 20 yards downfield. If that sounds specific—it's because it is. That’s exactly what has NFL analysts excited, and it’s what Giants fans haven’t seen in years.
After passing on Shedeur Sanders at No. 3, the G-Men circled back into the first round and made a calculated move to get Dart at No. 25. It was bold, it was surprising, and more than anything—it was intentional. This was the guy they wanted to build around. And now we’re starting to see why.
Dart won’t be rushed. With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the quarterback room, the rookie will have time to sit, learn, and develop under Brian Daboll. But when his moment comes? The plan is already in place—and it’s going deep.
Jaxson Dart’s deep ball could unlock Giants’ offense
Jordan Reid of ESPN broke it down clearly in his rookie quarterback fit, roles, and projection analysis. He believes in five years, Dart could be leading the league in passes of 20-plus air yards:
“Dart was second in the FBS with 35 completions of 20-plus air yards, which was a big part of Ole Miss’ high-octane air attack. That ability to deliver the ball to the deeper parts of the field will add another layer to Daboll’s playbook and allow the Giants to get even more out of Nabers and the rest of their pass catchers.”
That right there is what Giants fans have been waiting to hear. This offense has playmakers—Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson—but the missing piece has been a quarterback who can actually let it rip. Dart isn’t perfect. His footwork needs refining. His decision-making under pressure still has room to grow. But he can throw a beautiful deep ball, and the offensive scheme finally fits that skill set.
So while Dart is expected to redshirt in 2025, it’s not hard to envision how this eventually looks: a vertical-heavy attack with Nabers as the primary weapon, Slayton stretching the field, and Dart throwing the ball all over the field in an explosive, high-powered offense. For a fanbase that’s watched years of uninspiring football, this is real hope for an offense gaining some steam.
No one’s saying Dart will be Patrick Mahomes or even Eli Manning. But for the first time in a long time, the Giants have a quarterback who can sling it—and a coach who wants him to. That’s the kind of alignment that can turn a franchise around 20 yards at a time.