Jaxson Dart
A dynamic quarterback whose rocket arm and competitive fire propelled him from small-town Utah to a first-round NFL draft selection.
Born 2003 (age 23)·American football player·Birthday: May 13·Generation Z
Biography
Jaxson Dart's path to the NFL was anything but a straight line, defined instead by a series of bold leaps and a palpable, gritty confidence. A multi-sport star from Corner Canyon, Utah, he carried a gunslinger's mentality onto the field, pairing a powerful throwing arm with a fearless willingness to extend plays. His college career became a headline-grabbing tour: a spectacular freshman fill-in role at USC, followed by a transfer to Ole Miss where he truly took command. In Oxford, under coach Lane Kiffin, Dart evolved from a pure playmaker into a more polished leader, shattering school passing records and delivering thrilling victories in the nation's toughest conference. That combination of raw talent and proven production made him a coveted prospect, culminating in the New York Giants calling his name in the first round of the 2025 draft, betting on his arm and his moxie to be a franchise cornerstone.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jaxson was born in 2003, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jaxson Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Jaxson's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Set the Ole Miss single-season record for total offensive yards in 2024.
- Led the SEC in passing yards per game during his final collegiate season in 2024.
- Selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
- Threw for over 3,000 yards in consecutive seasons as the starter for Ole Miss.
Did You Know?
He was a standout high school basketball player in Utah, earning all-state honors.
His middle name, Chase, is his mother's maiden name.
He originally committed to play college football at USC before transferring to Ole Miss.
“I play this game with a chip on my shoulder and something to prove.”
