Strahan stopped by Friday’s rookie minicamp practice and spoke to players during a post-practice huddle. After that speech, Strahan shared an embrace with Abdul Carter, the Giants’ new prized pass rusher, who was just drafted third overall — 22 spots before they traded up to get Dart.

The New York Giants were thrilled when they had the chance to trade back into the first round to select their quarterback of the future, Jaxson Dart, out of Ole Miss. It was a fitting pick, as Dart hails from the same college that their legendary former quarterback,

The New York Giants and Brian Daboll wanted former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL draft. Joe Schoen, the team's general manager, was able to make that happen by trading back into the late stage of the first round at pick No. 25 to get him.