When the New York Giants made the bold decision to cut Daniel Jones midway through the 2024 season, it was clear they were officially in the market for a new franchise quarterback. After landing short-term veteran options in free agency, the G-Men took a calculated risk in their search for a long-term answer under center.
They made a trade with the Houston Texans to move back into the first round and selected Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss—a pick that stirred up a bit of nostalgia for fans, as former two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning also played at Ole Miss and arrived in New York via a draft-day trade.