"He's kind of a knucklehead" - Anonymous AFC scout makes feelings known on Jaxson Dart amid rising draft stock
Jaxson Dart has been in the spotlight heading into the NFL draft. The quarterback's stock has reportedly been rising over the past few weeks, following his impressive pro day outing.
Nonetheless, an anonymous AFC scout delivered his verdict on Dart while talking to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. The scout suggested that the Rebels' signal-caller still had to work on his maturity to be a success in the big league.
"There's still probably some lack of maturity to his game," the scout said. "Some of the flash and swagger with the face paint, the chest beating. He's a guy you probably are still gonna have some bumpers around him and he's going to need some coaching.
"You look at that last game against Duke, his own head coach is like, 'Hey, he's kind of a knucklehead,' and he checks to a pass and throws another touchdown. He can probably get a little off script. You're gonna have to rein him in."
Dart began his collegiate career at USC in 2021. He spent one year with the Trojans before transferring to Ole Miss, where he played for three seasons under Lane Kiffin.
In his final year with the Rebels, Dart racked up 4,279 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for 495 yards and three touchdowns on 124 carries, as Ole Miss finished with a 10-3 record.
Now, it remains to be seen where Dart will land in the NFL.
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart will not attend 2025 NFL draft
Jaxson Dart will not be in attendance for the NFL draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Ole Miss quarterback was one of the 17 players invited to the event on Day 1 on Thursday but has opted to skip the ceremony.
Dart, who is projected to be taken as a Round 1 pick, did not give a reason for why he doesn't want to attend the draft.