Jaxson Dart joins exclusive club of rookie quarterbacks who have achieved key rushing stat
By Sydney Hunte
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Jaxson Dart left Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears with a concussion. The rookie from Ole Miss, though, didn’t depart without another impressive outing.
Dart was 19-of-29 for 242 yards passing on the afternoon. But he once again showcased his dual-threat capabilities, taking 6 carries for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 66 rushing yards are the most he’s run all season and is also the 5th time he’s gone over 50 yards rushing, with totals of 54, 55, 58, 56, and now 66.
That put the No. 25 overall pick in some rare company. He is just the 5th rookie quarterback since 1950 to have at least 5 games with at least 50 yards rushing in his first season. The other four are Jayden Daniels (2024), Lamar Jackson (2018), Robert Griffin III (2012), and Cam Newton (2011).
Dart’s health after suffering a concussion against the Bears is his main priority. But ever since he took the reins from veteran Russell Wilson, he’s shown why the Giants feel he’s their franchise quarterback. He’s thrown for 1,175 yards, 10 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions while rushing for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns on 51 carries.
Between Dart and fellow rookie Cam Skattebo, who’s been lost for the season, the Giants’ future looks bright.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
