Jaxson Dart represents the future of New York Giants football. When Joe Schoen traded back into the first round to select the former Ole Miss quarterback, the idea was he'd sit and develop on the sidelines while he got caught up to speed.
The plan made sense. The G-Men had just signed veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency. Right after Dart's selection, head coach Brian Daboll poured cold water on the notion the 22-year-old would be the opening day starter—that's Russ' job. While understandable, there's no denying Dart is the one fans want to see on Sundays. His arrival brings a lot of buzz back to East Rutherford.
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Love it or hate it, it's the plan Daboll and Schoen are implementing. And at least there is a plan. But not everyone is onboard with the idea, however. Some see Dart as the present and not just the future.
Appearing on the Up & Adams podcast, Chargers rookie (and Dart's former teammate) Tre Harris dropped an absolute truth bomb on when he thinks the rookie signal-caller should start: “If you want to be honest, I think Week 1 he should really have the job.”
“If you want to be honest, I think Week 1 he should really have the job” 😯
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) July 15, 2025
Tre Harris on when his college QB Jaxson Dart will start for the Giants @heykayadams | @PaniniAmerica @JaxsonDart pic.twitter.com/iaaUYvuf2M
Tre Harris just made the Giants’ QB plan harder to stick to
If there were anyone with real-world experience who could testify to the validity of his statement, it'd be Harris himself. The LA Chargers rookie wide receiver played two seasons with Dart at Ole Miss. During their tenure, the two hooked up for 114 receptions, 2,015 yards, and 15 touchdowns. Their connection earned Dart a first-round selection and Harris a second-round selection.
This wouldn't be the first time a former teammate spoke highly of another, but this isn't necessarily a throwaway line from Harris either.
Coming out of college, the main knock on Dart was how much he benefited from head coach Lane Kiffin’s QB-friendly system. Some scouts questioned whether he could run a full NFL offense out of the gate. However, other than that, he's got the arm, processing power, and drive to be a good professional football player.
Look no further than his first offseason. He's been impressing just about everyone. Odds won't be in his favor to usurp Wilson as the Week 1 starter, but a strong training camp could change the narrative quickly. Dart should only get the start if he's ready, and if that ends up being Week 1, that's awesome.