""It was fun to watch him in those settings just be really competitive but then be awesome with his teammates," said Kjar, head coach at Corner Canyon. "The competitiveness and the confidence was super-contagious with that group. They were pretty fun to watch.""
"Five years later, those traits and Dart's talents have the 22-year-old set for his first NFL start this Sunday with the Giants."
"Dart was the Gatorade National Player of the Year after throwing for 4,691 yards and 67 touchdowns and rushing for 1,195 yards and 12 scores in leading Corner Canyon to a state title."
Jaxson Dart transferred to Corner Canyon High before his senior year and immediately elevated teammates with competitiveness and confidence. He excelled in 7-on-7 settings and during high-school compete periods, showing an intense desire to win that inspired others. Dart earned Gatorade National Player of the Year after passing for 4,691 yards and 67 touchdowns and rushing for 1,195 yards and 12 scores while leading Corner Canyon to a state title. At 22, Dart is slated for his first NFL start with the Giants amid a struggling team, with mental readiness, poise, and leadership viewed as key factors for his development.
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