Giants Rookie QB Jaxson Dart Proves Saints Draft Snub Wrong With First NFL Win

Jaxson Dart, rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, carries a "chip on his shoulder" after the New Orleans Saints passed on drafting him with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. instead. Dart had strong pre-draft visits and built good relationships with Saints coaches but was ultimately selected 25th overall by the Giants, who traded up to secure him. Dart made a successful NFL debut with a win over the Chargers and is preparing for his first road start against the Saints, a game that holds personal significance given the draft circumstances. Saints coach Kellen Moore praised Dart's football intellect but prioritized other team needs in the first round and later selected quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round. Dart expressed excitement to face the Saints and affirmed his commitment to the Giants, emphasizing his determination to prove the Saints' decision wrong. Both teams' draft strategies and roster decisions highlight differing priorities and the competitive nature surrounding Dart's early career.