At least one draft-eligible quarterback always sees a massive hike in their stock as the draft draws closer. This year that appears to be Ole Miss' gun slinger Jaxson Dart. The Utah native has gone from Day 2 stand out to possible first-round selection.
It's not only due to the media talking him up; Dart has done his talking in the build-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. His tape was pretty good; now he has had an excellent Senior Bowl and followed that up with his NFL Combine and Pro Day performances.
If you want to believe in Jaxson Dart as an NFL quarterback, watch his cut-ups of throws under pressure. He's incredibly poised and tough in the pocket. Would argue he's the best passer on intermediate routes, too.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 1, 2025
Plenty of teams in the first round are interested in his services if rumors are to be believed. Several teams need a quarterback, and with it appearing to be just one standout in Cam Ward, who is destined for the No.1 pick with Tennessee, Dart could be a pick later in the first round.
Here are the teams that could select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
New York Giants, Pick 3
The Giants seem unlikely to pick a quarterback after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to a deal. However, they were rumored to be sweet on Dart. If they were to go quarterback and have him sit behind the two vets, it would likely be Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. They may avoid QB at pick 3 and hope Dart is around on day 2.
Las Vegas Raiders, Pick 6
If the Raiders want to grab Dart, he would sit behind Geno Smith, who Las Vegas acquired in a trade with Seattle. New head coach Pete Carroll will know Geno is not a long-term plan and has held meetings with Dart. Carroll is also close with Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, so I'm sure he has held talks with him about his former college quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers, Pick 21
The most talked about destination for Dart, the Steelers, currently have Mason Rudolph and Sylar Thompson on the depth chart after letting Russell Wilson and Justin Fields walk. They need a quarterback but are in talks with veteran Aaron Rodgers. Would that stop them from taking Dart with pick 21?