Draft Day Surprise: Giants Pick Jaxson Dart Over Shedeur Sanders

The New York Giants took a surprising turn in the NFL Draft by selecting Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall, opting against Colorado Buffaloes star Shedeur Sanders. This decision has stirred discussions and divided opinions among fans and analysts alike.

Instead of the highly anticipated Sanders, who was a Heisman Trophy finalist, the Giants traded back into the first round, exchanging their 34th and 99th picks along with a 2026 third-round pick to secure Dart. This move sparked social media debates, with some users questioning the decision, while others praised the Giants’ boldness.

Reactions ranged from humorous to critical. One Twitter user commented, ‘Giants trading up to draft a QB and it’s Jaxson Dart is so unbelievably funny. That’s so Giants.’

Sports personality Skip Bayless expressed his disapproval, tweeting in all caps that ‘Shedeur Sanders is so much better than Jaxson Dart. This is just laughably sad.’

However, some, including ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, offered a more balanced perspective: ‘You don’t have to hate Jaxson Dart to support Shedeur Sanders.’

Longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden also voiced his admiration for Dart’s toughness, stating, ‘New York Giants fans…you are getting one tough SOB!’ as he shared a video of Dart analyzing film from Ole Miss.

Shedeur Sanders, meanwhile, was not among the first-round picks and will have to wait until the subsequent rounds to learn his NFL destination. Despite the initial buzz, Dart’s journey with the Giants promises to be an intriguing story as he prepares to compete with veteran quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.

Following his selection, Dart mentioned that he has been in contact with the Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll throughout the process, although those communications dwindled two weeks ago. ‘This is where my journey starts,’ Dart said. ‘I’m sitting in a room with a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.’ He referred to Wilson, who recently signed with the Giants and is expected to start in Week 1, creating an exciting quarterback room for Dart to learn from and compete within.

As the NFL continues to unfold, the debate over the Giants’ draft choice remains lively, highlighting how unpredictable and passionate draft day can be. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how Dart’s career develops and whether the Giants’ gamble pays off.

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