Dart has a connection with Manning and his family, who've been supporting him since he transferred to Ole Miss before the 2022 season.

While it's unclear which organization he was talking about, both the New York Jets and the New York Giants are among the teams that could target a signal-caller in April's draft. The Giants select No. 3 overall, while the Jets sit at No. 7.

Jaxson Dart has the chance to be a hidden gem in this year's draft and he could be a steal for these three teams.

The Miami Dolphins may find Tua Tagovailoa's backup in April's NFL draft. QB Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss is intriguing.

(EDITORÕS NOTE: Resubmitted with alternate crop.) Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws the ball before the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Senior Bowl is a tremendous showcase for NFL Draft prospects each year in Mobile, Alabama, and we often see stocks fluctuate at this unofficial start of the pre-draft process.  Scouts and GMs often pay more attention to the week of practices leading into the game on Saturday than anything else,

Jaxson Dart is in Mobile for the Reese's Senior Bowl and he's already impressed at least one football analyst in attendance.

Ahead of the 2025 Senior Bowl, quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed the coaching leadership of Cleveland Browns assistant coach Bubba Ventrone, and the effect that he’s had on him and the American team during practice this week.