Jaxson Dart Drawing Josh Allen Comparisons After Breakout Rookie Season
There’s no hiding from the spotlight when you’re the quarterback of the New York Giants - especially when you’re 22, fresh out of college, and already being dissected from every angle. Jaxson Dart has learned that quickly. From debates about his sliding technique to bold takes that the Giants should move on and draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, Dart’s rookie season hasn’t just been about football - it’s been about surviving the New York media furnace.
But amid all the noise, something real is starting to take shape: Jaxson Dart might actually be that guy.
On ESPN’s Get Up, college football analyst Jordan Rodgers - yes, Aaron Rodgers’ younger brother - stepped into the conversation with a clear message: let’s cool it with the quarterback controversy. Rodgers didn’t just back Dart; he praised him in a way that should make Giants fans take notice.
“I love Jaxson Dart,” Rodgers said. “He did it without Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo for most of the time, as well. He’s a dude you gotta build around, because he could be the next Josh Allen.”
That’s not just a compliment - that’s a franchise-defining endorsement.
Dart’s Game Mirrors Allen’s in Key Ways
Now, let’s be clear: comparing any young quarterback to Josh Allen - the reigning MVP and one of the most physically gifted players in the league - is a massive projection. But there’s some substance behind the hype. Dart entered the league with some Allen-like traits: a big arm, a fearless approach, and the ability to extend plays with his legs when everything else breaks down.
And that last part? That’s where things get interesting.
A recent chart circulating on social media shows Dart nestled right next to Allen and Patrick Mahomes in terms of creating value on broken plays - a critical skill in today’s NFL. That doesn’t mean Dart is on their level yet, but it does show he’s operating in the same universe when the structure of a play collapses. That’s rarefied air for a rookie.
It’s also not just analytics folks taking notice. During the Giants’ Week 15 win over the Commanders, FOX rolled out a graphic comparing Dart to Matthew Stafford and, again, Josh Allen.
The stat that stood out? Dart is averaging 2.3 total touchdowns per game as a starter - trailing only Stafford and Allen in that category among active QBs.
That’s not fluff. That’s production.
The Giants May Have Finally Found Their Guy
Let’s not overlook the context here. The Giants have been in quarterback limbo since Eli Manning hung up his cleats. They’ve cycled through stopgaps, projects, and high draft picks, all in search of a guy who could bring stability - and maybe even greatness - back to the position.
Dart, so far, is checking boxes.
He’s producing. He’s making plays when the script breaks down.
He’s earning respect from analysts who know what elite quarterback play looks like. And most importantly, he’s giving the Giants something they haven’t had in a long time: hope under center.
Sure, there’s always the temptation to chase the next shiny object in the draft, especially if you’re holding a top pick. But right now, the Giants already have a young quarterback who’s drawing comparisons to one of the most dynamic players in the league - and he’s doing it in his first year, with a roster that’s still a few pieces away from being truly competitive.
If you’re the Giants, that’s not something you walk away from. That’s something you build around.
So, let the Mendoza talk fade. Let the doubters argue about his mechanics or his decision-making. What matters is this: Jaxson Dart is making plays, earning respect, and showing flashes of something special.
If he keeps this up, the Giants won’t just have their quarterback of the future - they’ll have a star.