Jaxson Dart's mom Kara goes viral in classy outfit after Giants draft Ole Miss QB over Shedeur Sanders
After the New York Giants selected Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick on Thursday, his mom, Kara Dart, went viral. Right after Jaxson’s name was called, cameras showed Kara hugging her son with a big smile.
Kara wore a beautiful black dress, which caught the attention of fans and even sports personality Jason Whitlock.
"Jaxson Dart’s mom the hidden star of the draft," Whitlock tweeted.
The moment brought back memories of the 2021 NFL Draft, when Zach Wilson's mom Lisa became an internet sensation.
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic's mom, Mirjam Poterbin, had a similar moment during the 2018 NBA draft.
The New York Giants traded picks with the Houston Texans to get Jaxson Dart, choosing him over Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
Dart played for three seasons after transferring from USC to Ole Miss. The 21-year-old threw for over 4,200 yards and 29 touchdowns in his final season.
On the Giants roster, Dart will be able to learn from veteran QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston before potentially becoming the team's future starter.
Who are New York Giants' newest pick Jaxson Dart's parents?
Jaxson's mother Kara used to work at Nordstrom, one of the biggest fashion retail stores. She’s also a runner and leads a local running group. She’s one of Jaxson’s go-to people for fashion advice.
In interviews, Jaxson has said that his mom helps him pick outfits for his game-day walk-ins.
Jaxson’s dad, Brandon Dart, gave him a deep understanding of football from a young age. Brandon played college football as a defensive back for the Utah Utes from 1994 to 1996 and again from 1999 to 2000.
His early college years were tough due to injuries, but things changed when he switched to safety in 1996. That year, he had 96 tackles and became one of the top players on the team.
Jaxson has one brother and two sisters.