Former Roy, Corner Canyon QB Jaxson Dart Runs In First NFL Touchdown
Sep 28, 2025, 11:35 AM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Former Roy and Corner Canyon High quarterback Jaxson Dart got his first NFL start in week four and scored his first career rushing touchdown on the Giants’ opening drive.
Dart’s dual-threat ability was on full display as he led the New York offense on an efficient 9-play, 89-yard drive.
Former Roy & Corner Canyon QB Jaxson Dart with his first NFL TD! 🔥#LocalsInTheNFL #Giants @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 28, 2025
On his first series, Dart completed both of his two passing attempts for 20 yards. He also scrambled three times for 28 yards and the TD on the ground.
Over the first three weeks of the season, the Giants hadn’t scored on a drive that started within 15 yards of their end zone.
Another positive sign from Dart’s first look: all of New York’s best playmakers got a touch on the drive. Cam Skattebo kept the offense moving with some powerful runs and Dart threw Malik Nabers’ way a couple times.
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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