“Please take care of Uncle Jax”: Ex-Ole Miss teammate’s wife and son capture Jaxson Dart’s caring side in emotional farewell video

By Krutik Jain

Modified Apr 25, 2025 05:17 GMT

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Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart may have felt surprised after the New York Giants picked him up with their No. 25 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. This came as a surprise since many expected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to get picked ahead of him.

Nonetheless, Dart has found his next home in New York, and his family couldn't be happier. Not only that, even his extended family, comprising Ole Miss teammates, has been welcoming of the news.

On Thursday, after his selection, Dart's Ole Miss teammate and tight end Caden Prieskorn's wife, Cali, posted an adorable video of the newest Giants quarterback with their son. The video had some overlay text as well, which said:

"New York Giants, pls take care of Uncle Jax."

It seems Jaxson Dart got along well with his teammates and their partners.

Cali's husband, Caden, is also on the NFL draft board and is expected to go in the final round or become a priority free agent, according to NFL analyst Lance Zierlein.

Giants traded up to pick Jaxson Dart

For the New York Giants, picking Jaxson Dart at No. 25 didn't come without a cost. They already had the No. 3 selection in the first round, which they used to pick Penn State star Abdul Carter.

The Giants traded for the 25th pick by giving away their second-round pick (No. 34), a third-round pick (No. 99), and a third-rounder in next year's draft to the Houston Texans.

As such, Dart has a lot to live up to since he was surprisingly picked ahead of Shedeur Sanders, who went unpicked on Day 1.

Jaxson Dart may have to sit behind newly signed Giants QBs veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, but the franchise is hoping he learns from them before making an impact as a starter by 2026.

The 6-foot-2, 223-pound Utah native had an impressive senior season at Mississippi. He was selected to the first-team All-SEC and ranked third in the FBS with 4,279 yards passing.

He led the Rebels in their victory over Duke after throwing for 404 yards and four TDs. He was named the MVP of the Gator Bowl game.

About the author

Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.

A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

A rigorous fact-checker, Krutik likes reporting on the technical aspects of the game as well as off-field elements. When not watching baseball, Krutik is busy playing cricket, staying up to date with the happenings around the world and hiking.

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Edited by Dipayan Moitra