Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225
Arm Length: N/A
40-Yard Dash: N/A
10-Yard Split: N/A
3-Cone: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
Bench Press: N/A
Pros
- Puts good air underneath his downfield throws.
- Quickly gets from one read to the next.
- Can gain positive yards with his legs.
- Good arm strength.
- Has taken a few snaps from under center.
- Very good at mixing up snap counts.
Cons
- Stands narrow in the pocket – feet lazy at times.
- Would like to see more zip on his footballs for someone with his arm.
- Likes to force the ball downfield when scrambling.
- Can be prone to leaving the pocket too early.
Notes
- Began career at USC before transferring to Ole Miss.
- Named First Team All-SEC by conference coaches in 2024.
- 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl participant.
Overview
A touted recruit coming out of high school and transferring from USC, Jaxson Dart has proven how good he can be as a passer. But while he’s been a part of some decent offenses, especially at Ole Miss, he hasn’t been able to get over the hump.
Watching Jaxson Dart’s film, you can tell that he’s naturally gifted. He’s a pretty athletic kid who has good arm strength and can gain positive yards using his legs, although they shouldn’t be relied upon. Throwing downfield, Dart is one of the nation’s best, given the air he puts underneath them, allowing his receivers to run under and make plays. Between his time at USC and Ole Miss, he’s gained an amount of experience that you like to see from quarterbacks transitioning from college to the NFL. When going through his progressions, Dart wastes no time in getting from one read to the next. Another thing he’s extremely good at is mixing up cadences and using his voice to get defenses to jump. He’s very good at using different tones throughout the game’s various moments. Furthermore, Dart has taken a few snaps from under center.
But for someone with as many passing yards as Dart does, you’d like to see him have a better presence in the pocket. When going through his progressions, his feet will sometimes get lazy, causing him to stand narrow, making him prone to oncoming rushers. On the other hand, he also leaves the pocket earlier than appreciated. Rather than maneuvering within the pocket, he quickly escapes it for the boundaries. This only forces him into bad decisions, such as forcing balls downfield. Lastly, you’d like to see more life on his footballs for someone with Dart’s arm strength. Maybe it’s a mechanics thing, and maybe it isn’t. Either way, it’s something that’s worth looking into.
My Two Cents
Dart has been one of the biggest risers at the quarterback position in this draft process. Currently, many regard him as the QB3 of this draft. While I’m not going to agree or disagree, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a team trade back into the first round to take the former Rebel. If a trade doesn’t happen, however, don’t expect him to last too long on Day 2.
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