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PFF Tabs Giants QB Jaxson Dart as a 2026 Breakout Candidate

The evaluation points to a productive rookie profile, healthier weapons under John Harbaugh, signaling room for a Year 2 leap.

Overview

  • Pro Football Focus identified Dart as the Giants’ early breakout pick for 2026 in its leaguewide forecast.
  • The 25th overall pick in 2025 completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards with 15 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 91.7 passer rating.
  • He led rookie quarterbacks with 487 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, setting a Giants single-season QB rushing TD record and ranking third all time among rookie QBs.
  • PFF assigned a 68.4 overall grade and highlighted a 5.2% big-time throw rate (8th in the NFL) plus a 76.9 rushing grade (9th among QBs).
  • Analysts cited season-ending injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo and missed time for LT Andrew Thomas, while noting Dart is an AP Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist and a candidate to improve with a healthier roster under Harbaugh.