Giants' Jaw-Dropping Move: Jaxson Dart Pick Over Shedeur Sanders Ignites Social Media Meltdown

The New York Giants pulled off a draft night stunner, trading back into the first round to snag Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall. But the real headline? The Giants passed on Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, a Heisman finalist with a tidal wave of hype behind him.

The move sent social media into a full-on frenzy. Some folks thought Dart might sneak ahead of Sanders, but once the quarterback-needy Steelers took Derrick Harmon from Oregon at No. 21, the draft board was anyone's guess. The Giants, not ones for subtlety, shipped off their 34th and 99th picks this year and a 2026 third-rounder to the Houston Texans just to get Dart in Big Blue.

The internet responded as only it can—by roasting. Comparisons to the Daniel Jones rollercoaster were instant, with one user declaring, "Giants trading up to draft a QB and it’s Jaxson Dart is so unbelievably funny. That’s so Giants." Sports hot take machine Skip Bayless chimed in with his signature subtlety, saying, "Shedeur Sanders is so much better than Jaxson Dart. This is just laughably sad." Well, at least he didn't send it by carrier pigeon.

Not everyone was lining up for the Dart dunk contest. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III offered a more measured take, reminding fans that you can support Sanders without trashing Dart. Meanwhile, ex-coach Jon Gruden hyped up Dart's toughness in a video breakdown, welcoming Giants fans to their new "tough SOB." The memes? Oh, they were flowing like Gatorade at a Super Bowl celebration.

As for Sanders, his wait continues—he wasn't picked in the first round and will have to hang tight until the next round for his NFL fate. The drama, as always, is only just beginning.

After the selection, Dart revealed that his conversations with Giants coach Brian Daboll had tapered off in recent weeks, making the pick even more of a surprise. But now, it's real. Dart starts his pro journey in a quarterback room with Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson and veteran Jameis Winston—a brain trust that could either mold a star or spark a sitcom.

"This is where my journey starts," Dart told reporters, beaming about sitting alongside Wilson. One thing's for sure: The Giants' QB carousel is spinning faster than ever, and every fan's got a ticket for the ride.