That season, Dart and his dad started making trips to quarterback paradise — Tom House’s renowned 3DQB training facility in Huntington Beach, Calif. Brandon had called over and over, refusing to stop, until someone finally got back to him. He jumped at the first available opening. He and Dart spent a week there after Christmas.

Not every great Rebel was drafted, however, as tight end Cade Prieskorn never heard his name called at any point during the seven rounds. During his two years at Ole Miss, he was one of quarterback Jaxson Dart's favorite targets, catching 57 passes for 850 yards and seven touchdowns.

Jaxson Dart was a surprise first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. Here's which team drafted the Ole Miss quarterback: