Jaxson Dart Withdraws From NFL Draft Attendance

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, one of just three quarterbacks invited to the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, has withdrawn from attending in person less than a week before the event, with no official reason provided. Dart, ranked as a potential late first-round pick and among the top 30 prospects by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., joins Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams in opting out, reducing the in-person attendee list to 16. Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been added to the group of invitees, while Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has also chosen not to attend, preferring to spend draft day with family. Dart's decision aligns with a broader trend of top prospects skipping the draft to avoid public scrutiny if not selected in the first round. Despite his absence, Dart remains a highly watched prospect as draft coverage begins April 24. Cam Ward and Jalen Milroe are now the only quarterbacks confirmed to be present at the draft.