Eli Manning isn't the only quarterback who had – and will have – an influence on Jaxson Dart.
The Utah native was 10 years old when Russell Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium and, like many fans his age, owned a No. 3 Seahawks jersey. Unlike most kids, however, Dart grew up to be a first-round draft pick.
Now they wear the same uniform.
"I'm stepping into an amazing room with a Super Bowl-winning quarterback who can see it from a different lens at such an elite level," Dart said on draft night after the Giants traded back into the first round to select him No. 25 overall. "I can't wait to go learn from him, go learn from all the other guys in Tommy (DeVito) and Jameis (Winston) in the room and then just the team as a whole. I feel like it's just a bunch of great competitors who really see it the same way, and I can't wait to go out there and compete and do all that I can to make the team better."
View photos from quarterback Jaxson Dart's collegiate career at Mississippi and USC.
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by Red defensive end Jared Ivey (15) in the first half of The Grove Bowl, Mississippi's NCAA college spring football game, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scores a running touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to throw the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws as offensive lineman Quincy McGee (67) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares the hand the ball off during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) hits Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) as Dart releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) pressures Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart signals for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) attempts to evade a tackle by Vanderbilt linebacker Ethan Barr (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reaches for a first down while getting tackled by Vanderbilt linebacker Jeffrey Ugochukwu (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Mississippi won 33-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) takes a snap while offensive lineman Micah Pettus (57) sets up to block Vanderbilt defensive back Miles Capers (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) flips the ball to Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) caries for a first down against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass as he is pressured by Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod second right, and linebacker Austin Keys (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, hands the ball to running back Matt Jones (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) stretches in for a touchdown against Wake Forest defensive back Rushaun Tongue (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) slides after a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges Mississippi State defenders as he runs for a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 52-3 (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges Mississippi State defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (94) and linebacker Jett Johnson (44) on a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Mississippi won 35-3. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled by a Mississippi State player as he releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) fakes a hand off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), looks for a receiver against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes while being pressured by Mississippi State linebacker Branden Jennings (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage as Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) follows during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass to running back Rashad Amos (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) and Mississippi wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) are seen pre snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles for yardage against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) communicates with the fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) out of the pocket as he looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game, against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back against Duke during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before facing Duke in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges a tackle-attempt by Mississippi State defensive lineman Trevion Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dodges a tackle attempt by Mississippi State defensive lineman Trevion Williams (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, runs against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reaches for a snapped ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after throwing a 62 yard touchdown pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, top left, is tackled by Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith, bottom, after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) prepares to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates with teammates after throwing a touchdown pass to Jordan Watkins (11) against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after throwing a 62-yard touchdown pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) stands on the field during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks for his receiver during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma University, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 26-14. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) launches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina linebacker Debo Williams (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against LSU safety Sage Ryan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass for a 57-yard gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball during the second half an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Henry Parrish Jr. (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a short pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Vanderbilt linebacker Kane Patterson (19) brings down Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is upended by Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman (1) after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Blue quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) leaps into the air as he passes in the first half of The Grove Bowl, Mississippi's NCAA college spring football game, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. The Red team won 48-36. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tries to evade the defense of Vanderbilt defensive lineman Nate Clifton (90) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi and Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes as offensive lineman Micah Pettus (57) blocks and Vanderbilt defensive end Darren Agu (92) defends during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to wide receiver JJ Henry (86) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) and safety Bryson Powers (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) fakes a hand off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass to tight end Michael Trigg (0) during the first half an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass under pressure from Tulsa defensive lineman Anthony Goodlow (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass to tight end Michael Trigg (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Tulsa safety Bryson Powers (21) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) catches a snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Central Arkansas defensive lineman Jalen Bedell, left, pressures Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) who attempts to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is brought down by Georgia Tech defensive back Derrik Allen (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops to pass during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass under pressure from Troy linebacker Richard Jibunor (9) and defensive tackle Luis Medina (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hands the ball off to running back Zach Evans (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart watches a pass against Central Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Mississippi won 59-3. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) jumps to pass as offensive lineman Caleb Warren (54) runs behind him to block any Central Arkansas defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles out of the pocket against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) rolls out to pass against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) reacts after tackling Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) by the face mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) gets away from Texas A&M defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson (35) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) for a first down scramble during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws an 18-yard touchdown pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Albert Regis (15) wraps up Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) after a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes down field against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) cut down by Texas A&M defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (19) after picking up a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) avoids a tackle attempt by Texas A&M defensive lineman Fadil Diggs (10) and lineman Walter Nolen (88) for a first down scramble during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (99) and safety Joe Foucha (13) tackle Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tries to evade a tackle attempt by Auburn cornerback Keionte Scott (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Georgia Tech linebacker Paul Moala (13) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) sets up to pass against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a touchdown pass it tight end Michael Trigg, not pictured, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Mississippi won 37-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after rushing for a first down near the Tulane goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Mississippi won 37-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mercer defensive lineman Chris Hill tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Mississippi won 27-20. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after a Mississippi touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens (18) upends the run by Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens, left, catches Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, right, for the tackle on a keeper play during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball as Mississippi defensive tackle Jamond Gordon (97) closes in during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Mississippi 55-49. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Mississippi 55-49. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled for a loss by a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled for a loss by a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Mississippi State won 24-22. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) works away from pressure from Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, top, hurdles LSU safety Andre' Sam (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles from pressure during the first half of an NCAA football game against LSU on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to the sideline before a play during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) hits Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) on fourth down, causing an errant throw, to end Mississippi's final threat during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) hand the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the second half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. No. 17 Mississippi won 48-23. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) dives for a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass while pressured by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looses a pass against California during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass over California defenders during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Southern California won 45-14. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) takes a high snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) rolls out to his right against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass while being tackled by BYU linebacker Ben Bywater (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Brigham Young in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), of Mississippi, during warmups for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart, center, of Mississippi, throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the National team Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Mississippi throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart sets up to pass during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart passes a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart catches a ball during an offensive passing drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart passes to a teammate during a offensive drill at the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
With his destination on the radar for months, Dart was asked at the NFL Scouting Combine about how he would handle sitting behind a veteran to start his career. Days earlier, general manager Joe Schoen said he would like to pair a veteran with a young quarterback if they draft one.
"I've never sat on the bench before," Dart said in Indianapolis. "So that would definitely be an adjustment early on, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all. I think it's something that you can go into a situation and learn as much as you can. A lot of times when you're in that situation or playing behind a veteran quarterback who's had a ton of success and just knows a ton about the game. So you've got to be a sponge, and I think that a lot of times you've seen some of the most successful quarterbacks come out of situations like that. You can bring up Patrick Mahomes. As of late, you know, Jordan Love."
Those comments came before the Giants signed not one, but two free agents who fit that bill in Wilson and Winston. After it became a reality, Dart took the same approach.
"It's definitely new," he said, "but for me, this is just where my journey starts."
It will begin with Wilson taking first-team reps when the Giants get on the field for OTAs later this month. The Giants said as much heading into the draft, and coach Brian Daboll reiterated that is the plan in the wake of it.
"Russ will be our starter, and that's how it'll be once we get started here in the spring," Daboll said. "Look, the process of developing a quarterback is just that. So, we're going to do everything we can to develop (Dart) and bring him along. We have some good quarterbacks in the room relative to play time, experience, some medals on the wall, if you will. They've done a great job here these first four days (of the offseason workout program). It's really early, phase one, but the two of those guys that we've added have added a lot of value already to the room in terms of leadership and communication."
And each day No. 10 greets them on the wall as they walk into their position room.
"I'm blessed to be here," said Dart, who broke Manning's career passing yards record at Ole Miss. "I'm humbled by it. It's extraordinary to see it on the wall when you walk by. You can just feel it in the air when you're here."
Only 57,023 yards to go for his Giants record.
