Giants legend Eli Manning, who also played for Ole Miss, has already admitted he likes Dart to The New York Post last week. “I’ve been around him and [he’s] been a great kid, been in the same offense for three years and been successful,” Manning said. “Seen him grow and progress and seems to be able to make all the throws.’’

Those closest to Eli Manning through the years don't believe his case for Pro Football Hall of Fame is complicated at all. This is their quarterback.

Dart has a connection with Manning and his family, who've been supporting him since he transferred to Ole Miss before the 2022 season.

Twenty-one years ago, the Giants drafted a quarterback from Mississippi — Eli Manning — and he wound up bringing them two Super Bowl championships. Now, they need a franchise quarterback again. Could they find that guy at Ole Miss?

Super Bowl wins. The top throws. Off-the-field honors. So much to what Eli Manning did as Giants' QB is worth reliving with Hall of Fame vote on deck.