Jaxson Dart Trade Final Results: Giants Land QB, Texans Navigate Draft Chaos

In 2025, the New York Giants made a significant move, trading with the Houston Texans to acquire the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft, which they used to select quarterback Jaxson Dart. The Texans received the Giants' second and third-round picks in 2025, as well as a third-round pick in 2026.

The Texans drafted wide receiver Jayden Higgins with the No. 34 overall pick. They then traded the No. 99 pick (originally the Giants' third-round pick) along with another pick to move up and select offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery. The 2026 third-round pick became a traveling pick. Houston traded it to Buffalo, who then traded it to Tennessee, who finally traded it to Chicago. The Bears selected tight end Sam Roush with the pick.

Jaxson Dart took over as the Giants' starting quarterback in Week 4 of the 2025 season. In 12 starts, he completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also added 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.

*Why does this matter?* This trade significantly impacted both the Giants and Texans. The Giants secured their potential franchise quarterback, while the Texans acquired multiple assets to build their team. The success of the trade will ultimately depend on the development of Dart, Higgins, and Ersery.

The Giants traded their 2025 second (34th) and third (99th) round picks and a 2026 third-round pick.

The Texans drafted Jayden Higgins, Aireontae Ersery, and the pick they traded away was eventually used to select Sam Roush.

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