Jaxson Dart 6’2” 223 Ole Miss

Trait Grades (Dart) 

Arm Talent (A) Toughness (B+) Anticipation (B+) Arm Strength (A) 

Pocket Presence (B-) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B+) 

Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (A-) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

Running/Athleticism (B+) Throw on Run (B+)

Full Games Studied (Dart) (2024) Furman, Arkansas, Oklahoma, LSU, Georgia, Duke (2023) Alabama, Georgia. (2021) Washington State. 

Tape Analysis (Dart)

Operated as the triggerman of Lane Kiffin’s quarterback friendly system which continually worked to allow Dart to take advantage of & exploit optimal coverage looks to put Dart positions to succeed. His tape shows a player who plays from the pocket with good rhythm, timing & at times balance. Clean, natural delivery of the football. In the Ole Miss offense, it seems like there was not a heavy load placed on Dart from a mental perspective. Many shot plays were schemed up as either/or concepts derived to take advantage of optimal off-man coverage or quarters looks. Lots of pick & stick throws where he was determining where to go with the ball pre-snap. Very high functioning when faced with off-man coverage looks, showing the ability to win with arm strength, timing & touch deep. His deep ball touch throwing against man coverage is considered elite coming into the league. 

Operated solely from the shotgun & Dart’s footwork proved to be slower than ideal dropping back to pass. A quick decision maker who plays the game fast from an instinctual IQ standpoint once the ball is snapped. When the look is clean, Dart trusts what he sees & rips it. 

Dart does not consistently respond well to interior defensive line pressure. There are many instances on film where he becomes “stuck” when confronted with immediate, in his face pressure/stunts & freezes while attempting to navigate the pocket, looking like a deer in the headlights. 

Generally adept at manipulating ball trajectory on command. Shows great command anticipating his receivers breaks , letting the ball go with ideal anticipation. Shows the ability to layer balls over undercoverage defenders at the speed of instinct. Dart may possess the most natural arm talent in this class, even dating back to USC film. His ability to spin the football & push the ball downfield is elite. He incorporates semi to advanced eye manipulation tactics to hold deep defenders. Will use his athletic instincts & short area agility/quickness to advance the ball via his legs. Shows a knack for making plays in this regard. 

Projection (Dart)

We believe Jaxson Dart is the 2nd best quarterback in this class entering the NFL behind Shedeur Sanders. Dart has a higher NFL ceiling than Sanders when we take into account the coaching & development he may receive if the Saints either select him at 9 or trade up somehow to secure him. I believe Saints HC Kellen Moore sees Dart as a perfect fit for his offense. The connections run deep between Moore, Scott Linehan, Doug Nussmeier & Dart to bring him to New Orleans. Pro Bowl level ceiling for Dart at the NFL Level.