Giants Rookie QB Jaxson Dart Impresses in Training Camp

As the New York Giants prepare for the 2025 NFL season, their rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been the focus of attention during training camp. Dart, the 25th overall pick in this year's draft, has been steadily improving and impressing the coaching staff, according to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.

Kafka told reporters on Wednesday that Dart is right on schedule in terms of understanding the Giants' offense and continuing to grow and learn every day. The coaching staff has been presenting Dart and the other quarterbacks with various game situations to help them develop, and Kafka says Dart is starting to put the pieces together better and more cleanly as a rookie.

While Dart has had mostly good days, Kafka acknowledges that there are times when the rookie quarterback still shows his inexperience, such as holding the ball too long or trying to force throws into tight windows. But the Giants see these as valuable learning experiences as Dart prepares for his first NFL action.

That opportunity will come this weekend, as the Giants visit the Buffalo Bills for their preseason opener. Head coach Brian Daboll has confirmed that Dart will see playing time, giving the team a chance to evaluate his progress. The Giants are believed to be planning to have Dart redshirt his rookie season, allowing him to learn behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.

Kafka's advice to Dart is simple: go out, enjoy the game, and play with confidence and aggression. The Giants are excited to see their rookie quarterback take the next step in his development.