Even with a loss, the Ole Miss Rebels are still in the thick of the SEC and College Football Playoff race. With QB Jaxson Dart at the helm, they should remain there.
When Does Jaxson Dart and the Ole Miss Rebels Play in Week 7?
The Rebels kick off their ranked SEC matchup with No. 13 LSU at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 12. With both programs owning just one loss in 2024, the conference clash will truly mean more in Week 7.
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Stats, Height, Weight, Profile Details
Dart, at a listed 6’2″ and 225 pounds, has run Lane Kiffin’s offense to near perfection in 2024, posting the following numbers in six games:
- Completions: 127
- Attempts: 173
- Completion Rate: 73.4%
- Yards: 2,100
- TDs: 13
- INTs: 2
It should be no real surprise, as Dart has improved in each of his last four seasons. Across one year at USC (six games) and the last three in Oxford, Dart has amassed 9,791 passing yards and 65 TDs to 23 INTs.
Jaxson Dart 247, High School Recruiting Profile
Born in Kaysville, Utah, Dart spent his first three prep years at Roy High School before finishing at Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah.
In his senior season, he led the country in passing yards (4,691), set the state record for passing TDs (67), and powered the school to an undefeated season and its third straight state title.
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Dart concluded his high school career with 10,688 passing yards and 117 TDs, even starring as a two-time all-state third baseman for Roy High School’s baseball team.
The Utah native was a consensus four-star prospect and arguably the most coveted uncommitted senior QB in the class of 2021. Despite offers from UCLA, Washington State, and Arizona State, Dart committed to USC before transferring to Ole Miss after just one season.
Who Does Dart’s Play Compare To?
In terms of size and physical tools, Dart compares favorably to recent NFL draftees Bo Nix and J.J. McCarthy. However, a historical player comp could be former Utah signal-caller Alex Smith.
While Smith stands a couple of inches taller and a few pounds less, Dart mirrors his style as an athletic game manager, able to execute explosive schemes at a high level without turning the ball over.
It should be noted that all of those comparisons are former first-round picks, with Smith the No. 1 overall selection in 2005. Dart may not hear his name called as high as any of those three passers, but Round 1 isn’t out of the realm of possibilities if he finishes the 2024 season strong.
Why Did Jaxson Dart Transfer to Ole Miss?
Dart saw the field early in southern California, appearing in six games and starting three as a true freshman.
With starter Kedon Slovis out with an injury, the Utah native stepped onto the field against Washington State and continued his record-setting ways, generating the most passing yards (391) in a USC QB debut.
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Dart finished the season with a 62% completion rate, 1,353 yards, nine TDs, and five INTs, running for another two scores on the ground.
That offseason, USC fired Helton and hired Lincoln Riley as its next head coach. Amid the rumors that Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams would follow Riley to SoCal, Dart entered the transfer portal and committed to another offensive guru, Kiffin, at Ole Miss.
Jaxson Dart Ole Miss Highlights
#OleMiss QB Jaxson Dart (6-2, 220)
Loose, explosive throwing motion. Has lots of success when throwing schemed isolation routes. pic.twitter.com/vdgcoenKLN
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) May 20, 2024
Jaxson Dart calls his own number and takes it in himself as Ole Miss (-42.5) leads 24-0 🎯pic.twitter.com/iQGvB6Zun8
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) September 7, 2024
Okay, yea… I like Jaxson Dart. pic.twitter.com/gUsB9aoNvD
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 16, 2024
Jaxson Dart NIL Net Worth
While there is no governing body for NIL in college sports — contracts do not need to be released — On3 gives Dart a valuation of $1.9 million, one of the highest totals in the nation.
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Dart’s reported NIL deals include the following:
- C Spire
- Beats by Dre
- Nicholas Air
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
Where Is Jaxson Dart Being Selected In 2025 NFL Mock Drafts?
In a wide-open QB race, Dart routinely found himself anywhere between Rounds 1 and 3 in 2025 NFL Mock Drafts.
Dart wasn’t selected in the latest CFN Mock Draft, but he currently ranks as the QB5 and the No. 46 overall prospect on the College Football Mock Draft Simulator.
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