PFF ranks the best rookie QB situations
As we saw in the episode of Giants Life, the organization was quite excited about the selection of quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Both the front office and coaching staff believe the former Mississippi quarterback is the right prospect to develop under head coach Brian Daboll, and it appears as if members of the media agree, as well.
Pro Football Focus' Dalton Wasserman recently ranked the best situations for rookie quarterbacks from the 2025 draft class.
As the PFF analyst put it, "Of course, talent matters. But landing spot often plays just as big a role in determining whether a quarterback thrives. Depth chart competition, coaching stability, offensive line strength and playmaker support all factor into a rookie's chances of finding early success."
As for the rankings, Dart's fit with the Giants landed the 22-year-old all the way at the top of the list.
"Considering the adjustment he'll have to make transitioning from the offense he ran at Ole Miss to a pro-style system, Jaxson Dart landed in a pretty good spot in New York," wrote Wasserman. "Giants head coach Brian Daboll did a spectacular job developing Josh Allen over multiple seasons, and the Giants signed two veteran quarterbacks — Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston — to ease the pressure on Dart to start right away. Dart may have led the FBS in passing grade in 2024, but he won't have to rush into game action before he's ready."
The first-team All-SEC selection enjoyed his best season in 2024, as he completed 69.3 percent of his passes for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns and just six interceptions across 13 games for the Rebels.
Dart finished his Ole Miss career with 10,617 passing yards in his three seasons as the starter, which topped Eli Manning's previous school record.
Dart also added nearly 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground at Mississippi, while his 28 wins and .737 winning percentage as the starting quarterback set new program high-marks.
Here are Wasserman's full QB rookie situation rankings:
- Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
- Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
- Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
- Dillon Gabriel/Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns
- Jalen Milroe, Seattle Seahawks
- Will Howard, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Riley Leonard, Indianapolis Colts
- Kyle McCord, Philadelphia Eagles
- Quinn Ewers, Miami Dolphins
- Kurtis Rourke, San Francisco 49ers
- Cam Miller, Las Vegas Raiders
- Graham Mertz, Houston Texans
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QB Jaxson Dart (6), Eli Manning
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
Michael Strahan
TE Thomas Fidone II (86), QB Jaxson Dart (6), OL Marcus Mbow (71)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
RB Cam Skattebo (44), DT Darius Alexander (91), QB Jaxson Dart (6), TE Thomas Fidone II (86), OL Marcus Mbow (71), CB Korie Black (25), OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
CB Korie Black (25)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
RB Cam Skattebo (44), DT Darius Alexander (91), QB Jaxson Dart (6), TE Thomas Fidone II (86), OL Marcus Mbow (71), CB Korie Black (25), OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
RB Rushawn Baker (36)
OL Marcus Mbow (71)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Da'Quan Felton (9)
OL Marcus Mbow (71)
WR Da'Quan Felton (9)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Jordan Bly (12)
QB Jaxson Dart (6), Eli Manning
WR Dalen Cambre (5)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
RB Rushawn Baker (36)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
QB Jaxson Dart (6), Eli Manning
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
Joe Schoen, DT Darius Alexander (91)
QB Jaxson Dart (6), C Bryan Hudson (60)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
RB Cam Skattebo (44), OLB Abdul Carter (51), TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
RB Cam Skattebo (44), OLB Abdul Carter (51), TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
TE Jermaine Terry II (48)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Trace Ford (46)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
CB Korie Black (25)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
CB Korie Black (25)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
WR Beaux Collins (8)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
RB Rushawn Baker (36)
RB Rushawn Baker (36), C Bryan Hudson (60)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
OL Marcus Mbow (71)
WR Dalen Cambre (5)
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan, OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Jordan Bly (12)
Michael Strahan, OLB Abdul Carter (51)
Michael Strahan
Charlie Bullen, OLB Abdul Carter (51)
Michael Strahan
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Trace Ford (46)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Trace Ford (46)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, and Cam Skattebo put on their full Giants uniform for the first time at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere.
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Abdul Carter (51) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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