Jaxson Dart Makes Young Fans Day After Meeting On Plane
Mar 5, 2026, 2:27 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2026, 10:36 am
New York Giants and former Corner Canyon quarterback Jaxson Dart looks at his phone as he attends a NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
(Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — Former Roy and Corner Canyon High quarterback Jaxson Dart made the day of a young fan after meeting on a flight to Salt Lake City this week.
Dart chatted with the boy while in the air and took a picture with him once landing at Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Dart flew back home this week and attended the Jazz game against Denver on Monday.
The NFL is currently in the thick of the offseason, with free agency taking place later this month followed by the draft at the end of April. After rookie camp in May, preseason training camp opens in mid-July.
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About Jaxson Dart
Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, where he eventually attended Roy High School. He transferred to Corner Canyon before his senior season.
In 2020 with the Chargers, Dart threw for 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 touchdowns. As a four-star prospect, he committed to USC.
He played just six games with the Trojans, where he completed 117 of his 189 pass attempts for 1,353 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. On the ground, Dart ran the ball 22 times for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Dart packed his bags and traded Los Angeles sunshine for the college football haven that is the SEC and Ole Miss.
He closed out his collegiate career playing in 39 games for the Rebels with 38 starts. He completed 735 of his 1118 attempts for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.
Ole Miss went 28-10 with Dart at the helm, including a Peach Bowl win in 2024 and a Gator Bowl win in 2025.
Dart’s college accolades include Gator Bowl MVP, 2024 Conerly Trophy Winner, 2024 All-America Honorable Mention, 2024 All-SEC First Team, 2024 CFN SEC QB of the Year, 2024 Manning Award Finalist, and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist.
Dart completed 32-of-47 passes (68.1 percent) for 372 yards and three touchdowns in his first preseason, but more importantly, the rookie signal-caller did not commit a turnover in his first test against NFL defenses.
He entered the regular season as QB2 on the Giants’ depth chart. After a 0-3 start with Russell Wilson under center, the Giants gave Dart his first start in week four.
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