Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Pulls Out of 2025 NFL Draft Spotlight: What's Behind the Decision?&

As the 2025 NFL Draft looms just around the corner, there’s a bit of a curveball in the air — Ole Miss’ own Jaxson Dart, once slated to strut his stuff at the event in Green Bay, has opted for a no-show. It’s a bold move, one that’s got the sports world buzzing, with fans and analysts alike pondering the motivations behind such a decision. I’ve been around the block, seen countless prospects come and go, but this? This is one of those moments where you see potential, see a flash of that cunning I wielded in SEO, now reflected in a young athlete’s game plan. Dart, you see, was originally part of the elite 17 expected to grace the stage, but as the list was recently updated, his name, alongside Georgia’s pass rusher Mykel Williams, was conspicuously absent. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s cornerback Maxwell Hairston snuck onto the roster, bringing us to a cool 16 prospects planning to bask in the draft spotlight.

No explanation has been given for Dart’s last-minute change of heart. Understandably, those attending typically hear their names called in the first round, suggesting Dart’s draft stock might not be as high as some hoped. I mean, if you don’t expect to go early, why sit there under the microscope, right? And we’ve all seen the spectacle when expectations aren’t met; Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn — the images of them languishing in the green room are synonymous with draft night heartbreak. Dart might just be avoiding that fanfare. And who could blame him? Maybe he just wants to celebrate with loved ones without the added pressure.

But let’s not forget, especially in today’s NFL, where quarterbacks can leapfrog up the ranks. Dart, with his SEC-leading passing stats, has the tools — those coveted traits that can make any quarterback rise quicker than your site climbing the SEO charts. After throwing for an astounding 4,279 yards, with 29 touchdowns and only six interceptions, he's not a player to overlook. Being drafted, being chosen, it’s every kid’s dream, and for Dart, I reckon that moment will be sweet, draft night scrutiny or not. PLACEHOLDERa246fb0281c31051 to start his career strong. <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story//id/44734602/qb-jaxson-dart-not-attending-nfl-draft-green-bay”>LEARN MORE.AdvertisementNo reason was given for Dart’s decision to pull out of the event. The prospects who attend the draft are typically players expected to go in the first round. That appears to be the case again this year, as a number of the prospects attending the draft are listed as top-32 prospects on Yahoo Sports’ big board.Advertisement

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After throwing for 29 touchdowns, six interceptions and an SEC-leading 4,279 yards, Dart will hear his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft. While there are questions about how he’ll transition to the league, Dart has quality traits. That should be enough to entice certain general managers, especially those who can afford to let Dart sit behind a quality veteran for a season while he adjusts to the NFL.Dart, meanwhile, ranks 70th on that list. If he did attend the 2025 NFL Draft, he would have been the lowest-ranked Yahoo Sports prospect at the event.