Jaxson Dart’s mom becomes the real star.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart earned a nomination for Offensive Rookie of the Year after a strong first season. He put up impressive numbers and got enough praise. However, during the biggest awards night of the year, his mother actually got a lot of attention.

The 15th annual NFL Honors celebrated the best players from the 2025 season. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Still, each finalist received a special moment during the show. Every player got a message from someone close to them, and Dart’s tribute came from his mother, Kara Dart.

Her speech quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night. She spoke proudly and emotionally about her son. Instead of focusing on his stats, she gave a deep dive into his character. The message clearly meant a lot to the young quarterback.

“Jaxson has always been physically talented, but what makes him special isn’t what’s necessarily recorded on a stat sheet,” Kara Dart said. “Jaxson is the definition of a true competitor. His will for greatness is unique and truly contagious. He’s able to connect and find commonality within a locker room, and his profound love for his family and teammates is unparralled. Jaxson balances unwavering confident and sincere humility. Jaxson, I love you, I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to see what your future holds.”

Dart listened from the audience and smiled as his mother spoke. The moment gave fans a rare glimpse into the family behind the rising star.

Fans React To Kara Jaxson Dart’s Big Moment

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (Photo By Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Viewers at home quickly turned their attention to Kara Dart after the speech. Many fans praised her heartfelt message. Others noticed her confident and stylish appearance at the ceremony.

“Wow Jaxson Dart’s mom is jacked,” one fan wrote on social media.

“Side note: Jaxon Dart’s mother looks stunning,” another fan posted.

“She definitely won the award for the best speech out of that group,” a third fan added.


The attention did not surprise people who follow Dart closely. His mother has played a visible role in his life and career for years. Dart has often credited her for shaping his sense of style and confidence.

“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 GQ Sports before the 2025 NFL Draft. “At the same time, it’s just something that I’ve come to really love and to express myself in different ways.”

The Giants selected Dart with the 25th overall pick in the draft. He had a strong rookie season for the team after getting started in Week 4. Basically, he made the most of his opportunity by completing 63.7 percent of his passes for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Moreover, he also ran for 487 yards and scored nine rushing touchdowns.

Dart is now preparing for his second season in New York. Fans expect him to improve even more in 2026. After the NFL Honors event, many fans are also paying attention to his biggest supporter, his mother.