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Jaxson Dart Best Fits: Ideal teams for Ole Miss QB in 2025 NFL Draft
By Adam Spencer
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Jaxson Dart is drawing some major buzz ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 24, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
It’s a near-lock that the Tennessee Titans will select Miami QB Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. After that, it’s anyone’s guess as to what will happen.
Some analysts consider Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders to be the No. 2 QB in the 2025 class, but Dart, who rose to stardom at Ole Miss under coach Lane Kiffin, has his backers, too.
Could Dart end up being the second QB off the board if the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants pass on QBs at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively? Crazier things have happened.
Which teams would be best for Dart’s development? Which squads would give him the best chance to be a successful NFL quarterback?
Here are the 3 best fits for Dart:
3. New Orleans Saints
I’m going to keep these picks realistic. Yes, Dart would probably be great under Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, but with Patrick Mahomes there, let’s just say the Chiefs aren’t exactly looking to take a QB in Round 1.
On the other hand, the Saints need a succession plan for Derek Carr in the worst way. The way Carr’s contract is structured, New Orleans is tied to him through the 2025 season. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Dart could come in and learn from new coach Kellen Moore for the first half of the season before taking over for Carr down the stretch.
The Saints have a couple of enticing weapons in WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Moore has worked with guys like Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts in his career as an NFL offensive coordinator. Dart has pieces of each of their games in him.
It would take some time, but Dart could develop into exactly what the Saints need at the QB position in 2026 and beyond.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
I still think Aaron Rodgers will end up as a Steeler before all is said and done. But that’s likely as a 1-year option. Thus the Steelers should very much be in the market for a young QB through the draft.
Though there’s been hype about Jalen Milroe drawing Pittsburgh’s attention, if Dart falls to the Steelers at No. 21, they should pounce on the Ole Miss legend. With DK Metcalf and George Pickens manning the WR room, Dart would have a pair of top-tier weapons. That’s what he was used to at Ole Miss, throwing to stars like Tre Harris, Jordan Watkins, Malik Heath, Jonathan Mingo and others.
The Steelers have some work to do with their offensive line, but the rest of the offense and the defense are solid. Watching Aaron Rodgers’ command of the line of scrimmage and the way he effortlessly throws the ball wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world for Dart, either.
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1. Los Angeles Rams
This is the cream of the crop when it comes to landing spots for young quarterbacks. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to work with Sean McVay? He made the Super Bowl with Jared Goff and won it with Matthew Stafford.
Every quarterback who works with McVay is better off for it. And, as a major plus, Stafford is still around. Dart could learn from Stafford for a year or 2 and then take over. Sure, newly acquired WR Davante Adams might not be around by the time Dart is ready to take over, but Puka Nacua is a rising star and is still young.
The Rams’ defense is also young and has managed to stay strong despite losing all-world DT Aaron Donald to retirement. But let’s not get it twisted — McVay is the reason this is the top fit for Dart.
The Rams have the No. 26 pick in Round 1 on Thursday. If I were their GM (and I’m not, in case you weren’t aware), I wouldn’t trade up to go get a QB. Not with Stafford still in town. It’s all about balancing a win-now mentality with a look toward the future.
But if you could get Dart at No. 26 without having to give up any future picks, that’s a win-win situation.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
