The New York Giants picked Jaxson Dart in Round 1, but proving he's a franchise quarterback stands between them and the rest of the division.

The New York Giants are preparing for a new season, and they’ll have a different starting quarterback than last year.

Jaxson Dart and Arch Manning both have lofty expectations for their future careers, with Dart being the second quarterback taken in the 2025 NFL Draft and Manning carrying the legacy of the most famous quarterback family in history into his first season as the full-time starter at Texas.

The New York Giants’ front office prioritized leadership, culture, and locker room stability before turning to a rookie quarterback—and it may save Brian Daboll’s job.

But some of the signal callers who have seen limited preseason action and have still gone on to have success include Jared Goff of the Rams and Lions (34), Jayden Daniels of the Commanders (28), Jalen Hurts of the Eagles (17), and Lamar Jackson of the Ravens (10).

Multiple New York Giants rookies were seeking their favorite jersey number and one flat-out refused to pay the hefty asking price.