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When Daniel Jones stepped into Eli Manning’s shoes as the New York Giants’ quarterback in 2019, the team hoped they had found their future star. However, that vision unraveled, culminating in Jones requesting his release midway through the 2024 season. The responsibility then fell to Tommy DeVito, who struggled to make a significant impact and was eventually let go by the team.
During the 2025 offseason, the Giants made headlines by signing quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year contract. Wilson, known for his storied career with the Seattle Seahawks and subsequent roles with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers, was no longer in his peak form. Nonetheless, the prospect of having a future Hall of Famer on the roster generated some excitement among fans, despite tempered expectations. But as the season kicked off, things didn’t go according to plan.
The Giants stumbled to an 0-3 start, prompting then-head coach Brian Daboll to make a decisive move by Week 4. He replaced the seasoned Wilson with rookie Jaxson Dart. Although Dart was still honing his skills, his presence injected new energy into the team, sparking optimism about the potential he brings as the quarterback. Fans have also warmly embraced his mother, Kara Dart, who has become an internet sensation in her own right.
Let’s delve into Jaxson Dart’s background and discover why his mother Kara is capturing so much attention online.
Who are Jaxson Dart’s parents?
Born on May 13, 2003, in Kaysville, Utah, Jaxson Dart is the son of Brandon and Kara Dart. The family, including Jaxson’s brother Diesel and two sisters, are all natives of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jaxson Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, on May 13, 2003, to Brandon and Kara Dart, who are Utah natives themselves and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The couple has one other son, Diesel, and two daughters.
Athletics certainly run in the Dart family. Diesel currently plays high school football, and growing up Brandon played football, basketball, baseball, and was on the track team while Kara ran track, played volleyball, and was a two-time all-state basketball player.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Brandon is the owner of Dartco Masonry, and Kara is a fitness instructor and an active runner who has participated in several marathons across the country.
Yahoo! Sports noted that in 2019, she had to miss the Boston Marathon due to an injury.
She took to Instagram explaining, “I realized my injury was quite severe, had major foot and ankle surgery, and now I am 16 days post-surgery with a hard cast. I have been ‘running’ to some degree for as long as I can remember. Sprinting, flipping, jumping, and then gradually transitioning into distance running. Obviously, Boston is out for me this year.”
Jaxson’s mom has gone viral a couple of times since he’s been drafted
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Jaxson talked to GQ Sports about his sense of style and said he gets that from his mother.
“My mom’s into it, and she’s done a great job of letting me choose and find things that I like and just giving me options,” Dart told the publication. “At the same time, it’s just something that I’ve come to really love and to express myself in different ways.”
The first time many Giants fans got to see Kara’s style was when Jaxson was drafted, as she was right by her son’s side to share in the special moment.
Then, in September, TV cameras captured Kara and showed her on the broadcast several times during the Giants games against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Some viewers joked about the number of times she was on screen, writing, “They’ve shown Jaxson Dart’s mom 500 times in this game.”
While others had no problem with it, posting “Please CBS keep it up with the shots to Jaxson Dart’s mom” and “It’s time for a new hot mom to burst onto the scene.”
Less than two weeks later, Kara went viral again for her style decked out in a custom Giants jacket during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fans are hoping to see plenty more of Kara’s custom looks throughout the season.
