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Jaxson Dart is the future of the New York Giants.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe talented rookie QB out of Ole Miss is a special talent, following in the same footsteps that Eli Manning once took to a legendary Giants career. Dart's accomplishments are still to be determined, of course, but he's an exciting player for Giants fans to put their belief in.
He also has a distinctive look on the field, with the flowing blonde hair, the eye black and a chain.
Yes, the Giants QB always wears a chain.
The best part is that Dart has an amazing reason for wearing the chain.
Why does Jaxson Dart wear a chain?
Jaxson Dart's chain has a really special connection to his family.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Fox Sports, Dart took the necklace from his younger sister's room before playing in the Gator Bowl for Ole Miss.
He went out and was MVP of that bowl game, and he's worn the necklace as a good-luck charm ever since.
"She likes it, she likes it," Dart said after the draft, explaining how his sister feels about it. "Now my little brother ordered one, too, so."
The Dart family also purchased his sister a replacement necklace, so all the siblings are outfitted for good fortune.
It's definitely a good look for the Giants QB.
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