Jaxson Dart Runs, Throws For Touchdown On Giants First Two Drives
Oct 9, 2025, 6:53 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 09: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants carries the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Former Roy and Corner Canyon High quarterback Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants got off to a quick start on Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles in week six.
New York’s first two drives ended in a Dart rushing score and a Dart touchdown pass to Wan’Dale Robinson.
Former Roy & Corner Canyon QB Jaxson Dart does it himself!! 🫡#LocalsInTheNFL #NYGiants @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 10, 2025
Over the first two series, Dart completed three of five pass attempts for 95 yards and a TD. He also scrambled once for 20 yards and another TD.
With the two trips to the end zone, the Giants jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead.
It’s worth mentioning that New York also took an early two-possession lead over New Orleans in week five and went on to lose. To defeat the reigning champion Eagles, Dart and the Giants had to keep rolling.
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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