The LA Rams, even if they wanted to select Jaxson Dart with the 26th overall pick, may not have the opportunity to do so after a recent mock draft revealed how popular he is now. And it’s so sudden that you’d think he accidentally stepped on a trampoline. Just a few months ago, the Ole Miss QB1 was a 2nd-round projection, an intriguing but not quite elite prospect with questions about his long-term ceiling. Now? He’s got teams scrambling, scouts double-checking their notes, and analysts trying to figure out how they missed this meteoric leap.
That climb has reached a point where the idea of Jaxson Dart going into the top 10 isn’t just possible; it’s starting to look likely. The latest buzz comes from none other than Hula Bowl scout Sanjit T, who couldn’t hold back his amazement, posting on X, “Jaxson Dart might actually end up being QB2 in the NFL Draft.” That’s not just a bump in stock; that’s a leapfrog over some of the biggest names in this quarterback class. And it’s not just one scout getting carried away. Draft Diamonds added to the growing consensus, stating, “Another thing scouts are telling me is Jaxson Dart will be a first-rounder. His stock is flying, and he has a Bo Nix-like comp right now when it comes to draft stock. He could easily go Top 10.”
If that holds true, the New Orleans Saints may be the team to pounce. They hold the 10th overall pick and are widely considered a team in need of a long-term answer at quarterback. With Justin Fields’ Jets move muddying their long-term QB plans, Dart’s name is now buzzing around their No. 7 pick. The New York Jets, searching for a stable successor to Aaron Rodgers, have been predicted to take the third-ranked quarterback on most boards—Jaxson Dart—making him not just a high pick but a potential franchise cornerstone. That’s a seismic shift from where he stood just a few months ago.
Even if he slips past the Jets, the idea that Dart won’t last past pick No. 20 seems like wishful thinking for teams in need of a quarterback. The Rams may have once entertained the dream of landing him at 26, but that dream is fading fast. What’s changed?
Jaxson Dart might actually end up being QB2 in the NFL draft https://t.co/zQ14DxfOnI
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) March 22, 2025
For one, his tape tells the story of a quarterback who improved in every key area this past season. He showed better pocket presence, increased his completion percentage, and proved he could make all the throws necessary at the NFL level. The Bo Nix comparison is an interesting one—not necessarily because they have the same playstyle, but because of how their stocks surged at the right time.
The buzz surrounding Dart feels eerily similar to past late risers who ended up going much higher than initially expected. That’s why the Jets, Saints, and possibly other quarterback-needy teams are taking a hard look at him in the top 10. Especially the Saints, who, under new HC Kellen Moore, designed an offense that helped a dual-threat QB who favors aerial plays.
With plenty of time to learn, he wouldn’t need to start right away, as Derek Carr is still under contract. To that, they do not have a win-now mentality, and they have a culture where they are still trying to find their identity in the post-Sean Payton era. As the draft approaches, the question isn’t whether Dart will go in the first round—it’s just how high he can climb.
Jaxson Dart to the Jets? The QB shuffle is in full swing
With the NFL Draft looming, the New York Jets are making headlines—again. Holding the No. 7 overall pick, they’re widely projected to take a quarterback, and the name getting the most buzz? The Dart-Thrower of the Rebels.
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter laid it out in simple terms: “Justin Fields could join Sam Bradford (Philadelphia, 2016), Mike Glennon (Chicago, 2017), Andy Dalton (Chicago, 2021), Mitch Trubisky (Pittsburgh, 2022), and Kirk Cousins (Atlanta, 2024) as veteran quarterbacks signed to be QB1 until the team selected a passer in the first round.” In other words, Fields might just be another stopgap while the Jets search for their long-term answer.
“In this simulation, the Jets appreciate Dart’s physical traits and work ethic, hoping that he or Fields will step up in a leadership role during 2025 and end the league’s longest playoff drought.” With so much QB movement happening—between the Saints, Rams, and beyond—this draft is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. If the Jets go all-in on Dart, the pressure will be sky-high.
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