Sealed Deals: Five-Star QB Jaxson Dart Officially Signs Mega Rookie Contract with New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have locked in their quarterback of the future. Jaxson Dart, the electrifying five-star high school recruit turned Ole Miss sensation, put pen to paper on a fully guaranteed four-year, $17 million rookie deal late Thursday, sealing one of the offseason’s most anticipated signings. The pact includes an $8.99 million signing bonus and $16.98 million guaranteed, averaging $4.24 million annually — a bargain for a player tabbed as the long-term answer under center.<grok:render card_id=”23c093″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Drafted 25th overall in April’s first round after Big Blue aggressively traded up (surrendering picks No. 34, 99, and a 2026 third-rounder to Houston), Dart arrives with sky-high expectations. The 22-year-old Mormon signal-caller — known for his Anakin Skywalker necklace, single-eye black smear, and rocket arm — shattered SEC records at Ole Miss, throwing for 4,112 yards, 32 TDs, and just six picks in his senior year. Scouts rave about his dual-threat prowess: 1,000+ rushing yards in college, plus a cannon that evoked prime Matthew Stafford.<grok:render card_id=”87d518″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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“This is home now,” Dart told reporters at his introductory presser, flashing that trademark grin. “From USC to Ole Miss to the Meadowlands — God’s plan. I’m here to win Super Bowls, not just games.” His arrival ends the Giants’ post-Daniel Jones purgatory. After a dismal 3-14 campaign, GM Joe Schoen rebuilt the QB room with vets Russell Wilson (one-year, $10.5M prove-it deal) and Jameis Winston (two-year, $8M), but both were bridges. Wilson started the first three games (0-3), tossing five picks amid fan unrest. Bench him? Done. Dart debuts Sunday vs. the Chargers, backed by WR Malik Nabers and a revamped O-line.<grok:render card_id=”474612″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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The hype is real. Dart’s high school tape — 247Sports’ No. 1 dual-threat QB in 2021 — went viral again post-draft. He outdueled Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward in pre-draft workouts, earning “franchise savior” labels. Off-field, he’s a locker-room glue: Bible studies with Wilson, mentoring Tommy DeVito, and charming NYC media with tales of his breakout girlfriend drama (resolved, he insists). Critics point to his 0-3 preseason interception fest, but coach Brian Daboll counters: “Kid’s a gamer. Pressure? He thrives.”
Financially, it’s a steal. Slotting at No. 25 keeps Dart below top-10 QB paydays (Ward fetched $38M guaranteed at No. 1). Incentives could push it to $20M+ with playoffs. For a franchise starving for star power since Eli Manning, Dart’s Mormon missionary vibe and big-play flair scream marketable. Jersey sales? Already topping.
