The NY Giants draft QB Jaxson Dart in June 2025, setting up a training camp battle with Russell Wilson. Will the rookie or the vet lead the G-Men's new era?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Forget the quiet offseason doldrums. The New York Giants sent shockwaves through the NFL on Tuesday, executing a bold trade up the draft board to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. The move immediately reshapes the team's future, signaling a clear long-term vision beyond veteran signee Russell Wilson and setting the stage for the most compelling quarterback competition MetLife Stadium has seen in years.
After a 3-14 season, the message from the front office is clear: The rebuild is over. The re-arming has begun.
The decision to aggressively pursue Jaxson Dart is a definitive statement from GM Joe Schoen and Coach Brian Daboll. While signing Russell Wilson provided a veteran bridge, drafting Dart is the investment in the destination. The move provides a high-upside rookie to learn the system and, more importantly, to push Wilson from day one of training camp on July 23. Fans have been desperate for stability at the game's most important position, and while this move introduces competition, it's the first time in a long time the Giants have a clear, young prospect to build around. The pressure is now on, not just for the quarterbacks, but for an offensive coaching staff tasked with developing their new prized asset.
As if a new franchise quarterback wasn't enough drama for one day, reports surfaced that former superstar Odell Beckham Jr. is interested in a reunion with the Giants. While the emotional pull is undeniable for a fanbase that remembers his highlight-reel catches, the practicalities are complex. Where would he fit in a young receiver room? Would he contribute on special teams? John Mara has previously left the door open, but only if it makes sense for Schoen and Daboll. The timing is fascinating—could the Giants be tempted to pair a young, developing QB like Dart with a savvy, albeit older, veteran receiver like OBJ? For now, it's just smoke, but where there's smoke with OBJ, there's often fire.
Beyond the blockbuster offensive news, the Giants are quietly building a tougher, more disciplined football team. The 2025 draft class is drawing rave reviews, anchored by No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter, a pass-rushing menace from Penn State expected to immediately elevate the defensive front. This focus on fundamentals is being hammered home by Brian Daboll, who is reportedly cracking down on mental errors in practice with increased penalties. After a disastrous 3-14 campaign filled with costly mistakes in crucial moments, this two-pronged approach of adding elite talent like Carter and demanding accountability is exactly what the team needs to climb out of the NFC East basement.
Tuesday was a pivotal day for the New York Giants, a clear turning point from patching holes to building a foundation. All eyes now turn to July 23, when training camp opens and these offseason storylines begin to play out on the field. Will Jaxson Dart prove worthy of the draft capital? Will Odell Beckham Jr. actually wear blue again? And can Brian Daboll's hardened approach forge a winner? For the first time in a while, the Giants have given their fans a future to be genuinely excited—and anxious—about.
