Ranking the prospective starting quarterbacks in the SEC

By Will Thomas | May 17, 2023

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the second half during the Florida Gators Orange and Blue Spring Game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 13, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]Ncaa Football Florida Gators Orange Blue Spring Game /

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Dec 28, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) leaps and scores a touchdown as Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (25) defends during the fourth quarter in the 2022 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

. Jaxson Dart. 8. player. 841. .

SEC football: He isn’t known for throwing darts

Jaxson Dart at Ole Miss is a really talented player and a great dual-threat QB. But he hasn’t necessarily been the most consistent passer for Lane Kiffin.

Despite some throwing concerns, he still produces tons of offense for the Rebs and has gotten better in the pocket.

Last season he threw for 2,974 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 62.4% completion rate.

On the ground, he ran for 614 yards but only one score, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.

I think pound-for-pound, Carson Beck is a more talented player than Dart. But I gave Dart the nod here for the same reason I’ve mentioned before, experience.

Dart has a season at USC and a year as the starter for Ole Miss under his belt, so he’s seen plenty of football and knows what a Saturday in the SEC brings.

Plus, Lane Kiffin’s offenses are always going to be good. Jaxson is in a good situation and continues to develop his passing game.

Look for him to be even better this season.

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