NFL analyst lauds selections of Jaxson Dart, Darius Alexander
The New York Giants’ 2025 NFL Draft class has received nearly universal praise. Bucky Brooks of NFL.com has now added to that by listing two of GM Joe Schoen’s selections among his 10 perfect player-team fits.
Brooks listed quarterback Jaxson Dart (Round 1, No. 25) and defensive tackle Darius Alexander (Round 3, No. 65) as perfect fits for the Giants.
The Giants traded up from No. 34 to No. 25 to select Dart as their quarterback of the future. Brooks wrote:
Considering Brian Daboll’s past work with Josh Allen in Buffalo, it is easy to see why the coach handpicked the Ole Miss standout as his future franchise quarterback in New York, trading back into the first round to make Dart the second signal-caller off the board. Though the 6-foot-2, 223-pound passer obviously isn’t a carbon copy of the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player, he possesses the dual-threat skills to make Big Blue’s offense pop with RPOs, designed quarterback runs and deep shots featured prominently on the call sheet. If the Giants patiently allow for the rookie to acclimate to the pro game — with Dart in position to sit and learn behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston — the first-rounder could lead the franchise out of the doldrums as an potent playmaker with a rugged game.
Schoen sent pick No. 99 and a 2026 third-round pick to the Houston Texans. He indicated it was important for him to be able to keep the 65th pick. Schoen used it to fortify the defensive line. Brooks wrote:
Credit general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for finding the perfect playmate for Dexter Lawrence at the point of attack. Alexander’s size, strength and athleticism should lead to a host of splash plays for the Giants as opponents devote double-teams to the monstrous Pro Bowler beside him. Though the 6-4, 305-pounder’s collegiate sack production left something to be desired, his tools (arm length and agility) could help him emerge as a disruptive force on a front that features four pass-rushing demons (Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and fellow rookie Abdul Carter).
