Exploring the family ties that helped shape Jaxson Dart’s path to football stardom.
Jaxson Dart’s rise from college prospect to NFL starter has been one of 2025’s most intriguing quarterback stories. Selected 25th overall by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart began the season as Russell Wilson’s understudy before being thrust into the spotlight after the team’s winless 0-3 start. The move quickly paid off. In his first career start against the then-unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers, Dart completed 13 of 20 passes for 111 yards and added a rushing touchdown, guiding the Giants to their first victory of the season.
Before turning pro, Dart showcased his dual-threat ability at Ole Miss and USC, where he transferred after an early commitment to Arizona State. A Utah native with a reputation for poise and toughness, he honed his craft under former ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly during off-season sessions in Tempe. Now, with the Giants’ offense officially under his command, Dart’s journey from college standout to NFL QB1 is only just beginning.
Another week, another Jaxson Dart opening drive TD 🎯
— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025
NYGvsNO on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/CEJuXypf96
Dart was born on May 13, 2003, in Kaysville, Utah, to parents Kara and Brandon Dart, both of whom were college athletes. But there is no further information available about either of their current whereabouts in the public domain.
Jaxson Dart’s father is Brandon Dart. He was a former standout recruit from Layton, Utah, competing in basketball, football, and baseball. Brandon joined the University of Utah in 1994 and played college football for the Utah Utes.
As a strong safety, he had a breakout season in 1996, when he recorded 96 tackles and 15 tackles for loss. He also earned All-WAC honors, but he suffered a season-ending knee injury in 1997 and a foot injury in 1998. In 1999, the NCAA granted him two additional years of eligibility to continue playing.
Jaxson Dart said he met with the Raiders this week.
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) February 28, 2025
Chip Kelly recruited him out of high school so there is already a relationship there.
Dart showed love to JPJ who is one of his best friends from high school.
The Ole Miss QB said the Raiders are a great staff & trending. pic.twitter.com/PirkTlGNlN
Jaxson’s mother, Kara Dart (formerly Campbell), ran track and played volleyball at Weber High School, where she was also a two-time all-state basketball player. However, no other information is available about Kara Dart in the public domain.
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