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Jaxson Dart | QB | Ole Miss

Height: 6’2″
Weight: 225 lbs
Draft Projection: Day 2
Notable Accomplishment: Winner of the 2024 Conerly Trophy

Pros: Completing nearly 70% of his passes for a grand total of 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions, Dart took full advantage of Lane Kiffin’s offensive scheme in 2024. Dart delivers a beautiful deep ball with incredible touch and accuracy, and he possesses plenty of arm strength to stretch the field. Although the deep passing game was his calling card in college, he also saw plenty of success targeting receivers over the middle of the field, putting zip on passes and fitting balls into tight windows. Dart is also a good athlete who is dangerous as a runner when the pocket breaks down. He kept many a drive alive for Ole Miss by gunning up the field for chunk yardage on 2nd and 3rd downs. From a personality and leadership standpoint, he reminds me a lot of Joe Burrow, based upon the way he carries himself and the leadership style he possesses. While it may not be my favorite personality and leadership type, nobody can take away the fact he is confident and plays with a team-first mentality.

Cons: Dart’s production was incredible in 2024, but much is due to Lane Kiffin’s scheme, which is not as applicable to the NFL game. This scouting report is being written before the Senior Bowl, but his performance during the Senior Bowl will be a telltale sign as to whether or not he can fit in an NFL offense. He does not get through his progressions quickly, and his footwork is rather undisciplined. Dart also seems to panic when teams blitz him, causing him to take his eyes off his receivers downfield and rely on his legs to salvage a positive play. He will not be able to survive with that play style in the NFL.

Overview: Dart has starter upside, no doubt, but he is a long way away from being ready to run an NFL-style offense. If he could land in a place like Miami and sit behind Tua Tagovailoa for a year or two, he could potentially be a long-term answer at quarterback for Mike McDaniel. The destination will be crucial for Dart, but if he can put together a nice pre-draft process, teams will definitely give him a strong look on Day 2 of the draft.

NFL Comparison: Trey Lance