Jaxson Dart has spent his rookie season saying all the right things about football, New York, and the responsibility that comes with being the New York Giants’ quarterback. Off the field, however, a different storyline has been quietly building, and now, it’s official.
After weeks of speculation, Dart has hard-launched his relationship with social media star Marissa Ayers, confirming the rumors just ahead of the Giants’ Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jaxson Dart Makes It Official With Marissa Ayers
Rumors linking Dart and Ayers first surfaced in October, when the two were spotted together at a Halloween party in Manhattan. While neither posted photos of each other at the time, Ayers shared an Instagram roundup from the night, and Dart liked it.
The speculation intensified on December 1, 2025, when Ayers attended the Giants’ game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. She was photographed alongside Dart’s mother, Kara Dart, a detail that suggested the relationship had progressed beyond a casual connection.
Now, the pair has removed all doubt.
Ayers shared a black-and-white Snapchat photo of the pair embracing, with Dart appearing to kiss the social media star on the cheek, marking the couple’s first public confirmation of their romantic relationship.
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Dart had not previously been linked to anyone publicly, making this his first public relationship since entering the NFL. As he continues to navigate life as a franchise quarterback, the Giants’ rookie will hope the stability off the field translates into success on it.
Who Is Marissa Ayers?
Beyond the headlines, Ayers has built an impressive résumé of her own.
According to her TikTok and LinkedIn profiles, she grew up in Georgia and moved 17 times during her childhood. Her parents divorced when she was in sixth grade, and she has an older sister she describes as her complete opposite. Ayers spent 11 years as a competitive gymnast before transitioning to cheerleading after experiencing burnout.
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She graduated from the University of Alabama in May with a degree in communications, focusing on public relations and advertising. During college, she began documenting her life on social media, quickly growing a massive following.
In May 2025, Ayers joined Most Valuable Promotions, founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, as a ring card girl. She went viral during the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight at Madison Square Garden in July, which streamed on Netflix. She was also present for the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight in Miami.
As of December 2025, Ayers boasts 1.5 million TikTok followers and over 400,000 Instagram followers, partnering with major brands including SKIMS, Revolve, L’Oréal, Lancôme, and Ariana Grande Fragrances.
With Dart now making the relationship public, the speculation has officially turned into confirmation, and one of the NFL’s rising faces has officially stepped into the spotlight off the field as well.
