The New York Giants were thrilled when they had the chance to trade back into the first round to select their quarterback of the future, Jaxson Dart, out of Ole Miss. It was a fitting pick, as Dart hails from the same college that their legendary former quarterback,

Strahan stopped by Friday’s rookie minicamp practice and spoke to players during a post-practice huddle. After that speech, Strahan shared an embrace with Abdul Carter, the Giants’ new prized pass rusher, who was just drafted third overall — 22 spots before they traded up to get Dart.

Dart had just finished his sophomore season at (and first season with) Mississippi when the Giants signed playoff-winning quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract. The Giants did a nationwide tour of college quarterbacks during the 2023 season, even before Jones tore his ACL but especially afterward.