Cam Ward is sort of universally thought of the highest quarterback prospect within the 2025 NFL Draft, with Shedeur Sanders subsequent behind him.
So far as the highest tier of QBs, there are Ward and Sanders, however there are some intriguing prospects within the second tier, and one in all them is Jaxson Dart.
Former NFL head coach Jay Gruden stated Dart reminds him of Bo Nix, who had a superb rookie season with the Denver Broncos in 2024, but additionally has some issues to work on.
“Jaxson Dart is a really intriguing prospect,” Gruden wrote on X. “Tons to love, but additionally a number of massive query marks.”
Jaxson Dart is a really intriguing prospect. Tons to love, but additionally a number of BIG query marks. I see some Bo Nix in him! Let me know what you assume ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/GiJ75BdvAd
— Jay Gruden (@Coach_JayGruden) April 10, 2025
Dart doesn’t have the strongest arm, however Gruden feels he could possibly be expert sufficient to go within the first spherical.
He threw for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns and 6 interceptions and accomplished 69.3 p.c of his go makes an attempt final season, and although he might not be a real dual-threat QB, he did add 495 yards and three touchdowns on the bottom.
In 4 seasons, three at Ole Miss after he transferred from USC, he totaled 11,970 passing yards, 81 passing touchdowns, 1,541 dashing yards and 14 dashing touchdowns.
If Dart seems to be so much like Nix, the crew that finally ends up drafting him probably received’t complain.
Nix, the No. 12 total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, bought off to a gradual begin however ended his rookie season with 3,775 passing yards and 29 landing passes on a 66.3 p.c go completion fee, with 430 yards and 4 touchdowns on the bottom.
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