{"id":104473,"date":"2025-06-04T22:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T22:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/104473\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T22:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T22:55:09","slug":"eli-manning-a-phone-call-away-if-jaxson-dart-wants-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/104473\/","title":{"rendered":"Eli Manning ‘A Phone Call Away’ If Jaxson Dart Wants Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

SALT LAKE CITY \u2013\u00a0Following in the footsteps of future Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Eli Manning<\/a> is nothing new for Jaxson Dart. From college to the pros, Dart and Manning already share an Alma Mater and first-round draft status.<\/p>\n

Long before the New York Giants traded up to grab Dart with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kaysville, Utah, native was drawing comparisons to Manning as a star quarterback at Ole Miss.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been to some practices, and I\u2019ve known Jaxson for the last three years, since he\u2019s been at Ole Miss and gotten to watch his career,\u201d Manning told CBS Sports<\/a> at an EA Sports\u00a0Madden 26\u00a0launch event on May 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Giants Officially Sign QB Jaxson Dart To Four-Year Fully Guaranteed Contract<\/a><\/p>\n

Jaxson Dart \ud83e\udd1d Eli Manning<\/p>\n

Special. pic.twitter.com\/DumP7PdsIY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Everything Ole Miss (@EverythingRebs) May 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSo I\u2019ve been just impressed with Jaxson, because I\u2019ve seen him get better every single year,\u201d Manning continued. \u201cAnd that\u2019s what you want your players to do, to make improvements \u2014 even though you\u2019re playing well, not being content and wanting to make those improvements every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning is well-versed in the complexities of the NFL, navigating the always-tough New York media, and leading a team at the sport\u2019s most crucial position.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Ole Miss To New York: Eli Manning Congratulates Jaxson Dart<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve told him, Hey, I\u2019m here to help in any way. I\u2019m a phone call away, a text away, but I\u2019m not getting in the way. You got to figure out, this is your journey, this is your deal. But if there\u2019s anything you need, happy to be here.\u201d Manning said.<\/p>\n

From one former Ole Miss QB to another: Eli Manning welcomes Jaxson Dart to the Giants. pic.twitter.com\/UIj2Fix9Vc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Manning realizes the mistakes and learning experiences will come, but it\u2019s how the former Corner Canyon QB manages highs and lows that will determine how successful he can be.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day, you\u2019re going to learn something, and you\u2019re going to make mistakes,\u201d Manning cautioned. \u201cThat\u2019s just part of it, but learning from those mistakes, not repeating those mistakes, and seems like he\u2019s just trying to be there, earn the respect of his teammates and his coaches through his hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a two-time Super Bowl champion in his corner, Dart is off to a fast start in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n

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