US EditionJaxson Dart on Saints not picking him: Always a chip on your shoulder
Jaxson Dart, who has started for the Giants and contributed to their first win, faces the Saints who passed on drafting him despite prior interest, after taking 17 hits last game.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, the New York Giants selected Jaxson Dart 25th overall after the Saints passed despite meeting him multiple times.
- By taking Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 9, New Orleans prioritized an offensive tackle over a quarterback and later drafted Tyler Shough in the second round, while coach Kellen Moore said the team felt good about that decision.
- After replacing Russell Wilson in Week 4, Jaxson Dart led the Giants' first win of the season, passing for 111 yards with a touchdown and rushing for 54 yards and another TD while taking 17 hits last week.
- Week 5 brings Dart's first road start, a timely matchup against the Saints as the Giants seek payback after last year's home loss.
- Amid the matchup hype, Jaxson Dart says the draft snub gives him motivation, noting `There is always a chip on your shoulder any time something like that happens` and that `Yeah, I felt like my visit with them went good`.
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Jaxson Dart on Saints not picking him: Always a chip on your shoulder
Charean Williams , Facebook The Saints drafted offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick and waited until the second round to select a quarterback, Tyler Shough, with the 40th overall pick. The Giants selected Jaxson Dart 25th overall. Dart made his first start for the Giants on Sunday, a 21-18 upset of the Chargers, while Shough has seen only three snaps in mop-up duty. The Giants play the Saints on Sunday, and Dart admits h…
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