As the 2025 NFL Draft draws closer, the playing field begins to unravel with speculation on who will be selected first, second, and so on. While Shedeur Sanders and Cameron Ward are the top two quarterbacks in the current draft class, Jaxson Dart has stepped into the spotlight as the No. 3 quarterback.
The Ole Miss Rebels quarterback has spent his last three years at Ole Miss after transferring from USC following his freshman year. Dart is coming off his best season yet, completing 276 passes on 398 attempts. He threw for 4,279 yards and 29 touchdowns, all career highs. Now, he’s stepping into the spotlight.
Jaxson Dart Steps Into The Spotlight Behind Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft
Dart is the undisputed third-best quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft behind Ward and Sanders. His stock has been rising recently, with more analysts and teams noticing. So much so that in one mock draft, the Tennessee Titans acquire the No. 3 overall pick and select Dart.
With the best data profile in the entire NFL Draft, Dart has the arm talent, accuracy, and athleticism to become a franchise quarterback for any team that drafts him. The only question remains: which team will draft Dart — and will it be the Titans?
Dart has been climbing up draft boards and is even receiving some first-round buzz. He is a polarizing prospect, coming from a quarterback-friendly environment at Ole Miss. Dart also has the size and skillset to become a great NFL quarterback.
On Get Up, Louis Riddick spoke positively about Dart and Tyler Shough. “I got to see them both play live,” Riddick said. “I got to talk to both of these guys. They are legitimate prospects, and they have a lot backing them in terms of their programs saying these guys are program-builders.”
It remains to be seen how the 2025 NFL Draft will play out. However, one thing is certain: whoever drafts Dart could find their quarterback of the future. Despite Sanders and Ward being the top two quarterbacks in this draft class, Dart has made a name for himself as the third-best quarterback and is stepping into the spotlight.
