From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart.
#2 Jaxson Dart/QB Ole Miss – 6’2, 225 pounds (Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jaxson Dart | 6’2/225 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Tough and gamer, competitive, and shows leadership on the field
– Played hurt and through injury (2024 win over Georgia)
– Displays a well-rounded game, does a little bit of everything
– Stands tall in the pocket against the rush, willing to take a shot to make a throw
– Able to layer and show appropriate touch on downfield throws (best throws on 7-routes)
– Shows movement inside the pocket to climb and slide to buy time and avoid rush
– Enough mobility to escape and run away from defenders, strength, and mindset to finish runs tough and absorb hard hits
– Successful situationally, third down/red zone/big moments
– Capable of throwing on the run, making plays off-script
– Can make YAC throws over the middle and lead target well
– Strong levels of productivity and consistently won despite tough conference
– Quality starting experience
– Competitive spirit and attitude should endear himself to coaches and teammates
The Bad
– Average frame and size, decent bulk but not prototypical profile
– Lacks defining and high-end/consistent standout trait; arm is good but not great without a ton of velocity
– Needs to speed up overall play; throws and reads aren’t on-time and quick enough, and slow processor
– Accuracy is spotty and can miss
– Slight windup/drop on release
– Plays frantically and can miss reads as he drops eyes and looks to take off; needs to consistently keep eyes downfield
– Shotgun-exclusive offense, no work taking snaps under center; RPO-heavy system that wasn’t uber-complicated (clap instead of cadence)
– Mistakes increase under pressure up the middle, leading to duck/poor throws
– Not an elite athlete, decent foot speed but won’t make anyone miss
– Aggressive, never-quit demeanor as a runner makes him prone to taking extra hits and increasing injury/wear and tear
Bio
– Turns 22 in May
– 41 career starts for (38 for Ole Miss, 3 for USC)
– Career: 852-1,307 (65.