The Jaxson Dart hype train has officially left the station, and it runs on the praise from the New York Giants locker room. In an era where sophomore slumps are scarier than ever, Dart’s teammates are going out of their way to ensure the football world knows exactly who "Him" is.
From all corners of the franchise, the endorsement of Big Blue's young signal-caller is absolute. Offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor set the tone, telling TMZ Sports that Dart "can be the best quarterback in the NFL" thanks to a first-in-the-building, last-one-out mentality.
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston one-upped Eluemunor's praise on the global scale. Serving as a special correspondent for Fox Sports' World Cup coverage, Winston went on live television and explicitly declared him "one of the next superstars," adding that "Jaxson Dart here, man, he is next. He is HIM."
Consider me sold -- I couldn't be more in if I tried.
Jaxson Dart has already won over the Giants locker room
The unrelenting praise from Eluemunor and Winston echoes a sentiment established by new head coach John Harbaugh from the very moment he took the Giants job.
During his introductory press conference, Harbaugh made it clear that Dart's presence was one of the biggest reasons he chose to come to New York. The 63-year-old openly lauded Dart's competitive grit, signaling that the franchise was ready to build an aggressive, championship-caliber identity around its up-and-coming signal-caller.
Even Giants legend Tiki Barber believes in No. 6.
It's hard not to see where the belief comes from. Dropped into an offense with a severely depleted roster -- plagued by injuries and questionable roster construction-- Dart still showcased elite flashes.
The then-22-year-old started 14 games, throwing for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions for a 91.7 passer rating. He added 487 rushing yards and 9 scores with his legs, proving that he might be one of the most underrated dual-threat weapons in the league.
His competitiveness is unrelenting, and a big reason why overlooking his modest box-score numbers is a mistake. It might end up being a classic case of teammate talk, but this feels different.
The interesting part is that Dart is really only half of the breakout equation.
Harby and general manager Joe Schoen spent the whole 2026 offseason ensuring their franchise QB never has to play hero ball again.
They enhanced the offensive line by drafting Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa with the 10th overall pick. They brought in dynamic new targets like free-agent tight end Isaiah Likely and wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields. They even addressed their defensive leadership void with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
Calling the 2026 roster anything less than a major upgrade feels like the understatement of the century. With a year of experience under his belt and Harby's no-nonsense coaching style, Dart is perfectly positioned to make a massive statistical and developmental leap in Year 2.
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