The New York Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select quarterback Jaxson Dart on Thursday. With Dart getting picked by New York, he follows in the footsteps of franchise great Eli Manning, who also played quarterback at Ole Miss before becoming the Giants signal-caller.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart already broke most of Eli Manning's passing records during his tenure as a Rebel, and he'll have another opportunity to follow in his footsteps at the professional level. Dart was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday evening after the New York Giants traded up to the No. 25 pick.