Jaxson Dart’s hunting photos go viral: Fans call on NY Giants to take action

Jaxson Dart just became a New York Giant, but it’s not a touchdown pass or his draft night suit making headlines. It’s his love for hunting and the internet is absolutely roasting him for it. Pictures and videos from Dart’s personal Instagram blew up after fans noticed just how serious he is about outdoor life. Instead of applause, Dart is getting clowned hard, with people questioning if he’s more fit for reality TV than the NFL.


Right after the excitement of the 2025 NFL Draft settled, Jaxson Dart’s name started trending for a totally different reason. Viral images from his Instagram showed him decked out in camo gear, posing proudly next to his successful hunts.

While hunting is a pretty normal hobby in parts of the country, NFL fans weren’t exactly sure what to make of it. Social media exploded with jokes and memes.

A deeper scroll through Dart’s Instagram shows that this isn’t just a one-off hobby, it's a huge part of his identity. From bowhunting deer to deep-woods tracking trips, Dart clearly feels at home off the grid.

He's even posted throwback photos from before his college football fame, featuring younger hunting trips with his family. Fans familiar with his background know Dart grew up in Utah and spent a lot of time outdoors, which definitely shaped his passion.
But despite the authenticity, not everyone is vibing with it. Critics argue that it sends the "wrong image" for a rookie trying to establish a clean, focused brand early in his NFL career. Others, though, are defending him, saying it's refreshing to see a player who's real and not caught up in the Hollywood lifestyle.


Jokes aside, Dart’s real test is just beginning. After being selected 25th overall by the New York Giants, he’ll be competing for a key role on a team desperate for fresh energy. Scouts love his strong arm, his natural leadership, and his fearless mentality under pressure, all traits that could help him survive the brutal jump from college to the pros.
Of course, he’ll need to clean up some parts of his game, mainly his decision-making when defenses close in fast but the Giants clearly see major upside. If Dart can bring the same laser focus from his hunting trips to the football field, he might just prove all those trolls wrong.
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