After one projection placed Jaxson Dart ahead of veteran quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, the NFL world, including Dallas Cowboys legend Dez Bryant, took notice.
Jaxson Dart Takes Highest SPS Grade
The buzz started after Dart received the only 100 “Prospect Grade” on the Star-Predictor Score (SPS), which projects a player’s success based on fantasy football points.
Some of the all-time leaders behind Dart include Mahomes, Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Ben Roethlisberger.
The SPS: Star-Predictor Score is a test that simulates the potential score of players, trying to predict their success when entering the NFL.
Jaxson Dart is the only QB to ever achieve a 100 SPS score. He scored higher than Patrick Mahomes & Lamar Jackson.
The future is NOW🔥 pic.twitter.com/73HSE6TVhV
— Anthony Rivardo (@Anthony_Rivardo)
The SPS grade was initially made for fantasy football, but it’s been surprisingly accurate in predicting standout quarterbacks since its start in 2003. Now, the Ole Miss product — and possible New York Giants starter — is the first quarterback to earn a perfect 100 on the scale.
The SPS is a scouting tool that uses 15 specific metrics to judge how likely a prospect is to succeed in the NFL. And with Dart ranking higher than Mahomes and Jackson, it’s no surprise that former players like Dez Bryant are speaking out.
Cowboys’ Dez Bryant Keeps Dart in Check
Retweeting a post from the X account DylPicks that said, “Data Suggests Jaxson Dart Could Be Better Than Patrick Mahomes & Lamar Jackson,” Bryant kept it simple: “In no way he will be better than those 2 but I do think he can play!”
In no way he will be better than those 2 but I do think he can play! https://t.co/khWxNiqGlU
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant)
Bryant isn’t doubting Dart’s talent — he’s just saying we should slow down a bit. Mahomes and Jackson have earned their status. Now it’s time to see what Dart does in the league.
Dart stepped up in his senior season at Ole Miss, completing 276 of 398 passes (69.3%) for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also added 124 carries for 495 yards (4.0 yards per attempt) and three rushing touchdowns.
Drafted 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart will sign a four-year, $16.9 million deal with $8.97 million guaranteed. As a first-round pick, he’s also eligible for a fifth-year option the Giants can choose to extend, per Spotrac.
With an estimated average annual value of more than $4.2 million, Dart would fall between Bo Nix and Mac Jones in terms of average yearly salary among quarterbacks.
Much will depend on how he performs against Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in training camp. It’s one thing to post great numbers in college or score high on a predictive scale, but proving it in an NFL system is the real test.
Dart must earn every snap, adjust to the speed of pro defenses, and show he can lead a locker room full of veterans. The Giants are investing in his potential, but nothing is guaranteed, especially with experienced quarterbacks in the mix. Stay tuned.
