Jaxson Dart QB Ole Miss | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jaxson Dart QB Ole Miss
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 10/30/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.85 seconds (45%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.6 DOB: 05/13/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
Last Updated: 10/30/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.85 seconds (45%*) | |
Age: 21.6 DOB: 05/13/2003 | |
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Overall Rating: | 83.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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Release Speed: |
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82% |
Short Passing: |
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85% |
Medium Passing: |
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92% |
Long Passing: |
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91% |
Rush/Scramble: |
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74% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#144
Position rank:
#11
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College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2972 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Bo Nix - Oregon |
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80% |
Spencer Rattler - South Carolina |
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77% |
J.J. McCarthy - Michigan |
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76% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jaxson Dart, quarterback from Ole Miss, stands at 6'2" and 225 pounds. The Utah native began his college career at USC in 2021, appearing in six games with three starts. He completed 62% of his passes for 1,353 yards and nine touchdowns as a true freshman. Dart transferred to Ole Miss in 2022, where he became the starting quarterback under Lane Kiffin.In 2023, Dart led Ole Miss to their first-ever 11-win season and a Peach Bowl victory over Penn State. He completed 233 of 358 passes (65.1%) for 3,364 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Dart also contributed 389 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. His performance earned him a spot as a Davey O'Brien Award Semifinalist and All-SEC Honorable Mention.
The 2024 season saw Dart continue his development, though facing challenges against tougher competition. In a notable game against Kentucky, Dart completed 18 of 27 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown in a close 20-17 loss, showcasing both his potential and areas for improvement against higher-caliber defenses.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Displays a decent arm capable of delivering throws with impressive velocity at intermediate and deep levels.
- Shows excellent arm flexibility, adjusting throwing angles and release points seamlessly.
- Explosive runner who quickly accelerates, making him a significant dual-threat option.
- A master of the RPO and play-action game
- Maintains downfield vision while scrambling, ensuring he can make plays off-platform.
- Technically sound passer with reliable accuracy and effective distribution skills.
- Utilizes pre-snap reads to identify defensive weaknesses and exploit them efficiently.
- Exhibits good anticipation, threading passes into tight windows with confidence.
- Stands tall under pressure, demonstrating toughness and the ability to deliver accurate throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Arm strength is solid but not at an elite level compared to top-tier prospects.
- Needs to enhance precision on crucial throws to improve receiver protection.
- Inconsistent footwork and base stability can lead to accuracy issues.
- Occasionally abandons initial reads too quickly, leading to forced throws.
- Decision-making under duress and ball security require further refinement.
- When forced into being a dropback passer for lengthy stretches - his production falls
- Production dips noticeably against higher-caliber defenses, struggling to consistently move the chains and create big plays
Scouting Report: Summary
Dart's tape shows a gunslinger with plus-arm talent and the wheels to be a true dual-threat at the next level. His ability to push the ball vertically and create off-schedule has scouts intrigued. The Ole Miss product has flashed the ability to carve up defenses with his arm and legs, showing comfort in both dropback and play-action scenarios.However, Dart's 2024 campaign has raised red flags about his ability to consistently produce against NFL-caliber defenses. His struggles against Kentucky's pressure packages and complex coverage schemes may have exposed limitations in his processing speed and decision-making under duress. These issues could significantly impact his draft stock, as teams will scrutinize his performances against top-tier competition.
While Dart possesses the physical tools to be an NFL starter, his draft positioning will hinge on how he finishes the season. Teams will be looking for improvements in his pocket presence, progression reads, and overall consistency against stout defenses. If he can showcase growth in these areas, Dart could still hear his name called early. However, if his struggles persist, he may be viewed as more of a developmental prospect who needs time to acclimate to the speed and complexity of the pro game.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Jaxson Dart (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
94.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.