Who is Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend? Giants QB goes public as ‘franchise QB’ doubts swirl

The New York Giants are still sorting out their quarterback future, and Jaxson Dart’s name is firmly in the middle of it. As that debate plays out, Dart quietly made a personal move that caught plenty of attention.The Giants rookie quarterback appeared to confirm his relationship with influencer and ring girl Marissa Ayers, sharing a black-and-white photo of the two together on social media late last weekend. The timing raised eyebrows, coming just days after a report questioned Dart’s long-term standing in New York.According to multiple reports, Jaxson Dart shared a photo of himself hugging Ayers and kissing the side of her face on his social media story. Neither Dart nor Ayers has publicly commented on the relationship since, but the image has circulated widely online.The post surfaced shortly after NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that the New York Giants could evaluate other quarterback options if they land the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Rapoport said the team would consider Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, a signal that Dart may not have complete organizational backing.That context matters. Dart is nearing the end of his rookie season, and the Giants’ broader struggles have kept every decision under a microscope.Marissa Ayers is a social media influencer and model with more than 2 million combined followers across Instagram and TikTok. She is also a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.Ayers was in the ring earlier this month at the Kaseya Center in Miami for the Jahmal Harvey-Kevin Cervantes bout, which aired globally on Netflix. She later posted content from the event, including a photo of flowers and a card addressed to “my peachy”. The sender was not identified.Her connection to Dart became more visible in December. Ayers was spotted with Dart’s mother, Kara, as he prepared to face the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. She also appeared in a TikTok vlog wearing Giants colors and later shared a photo in an oversized Giants T-shirt.The two were first linked publicly after being seen together at a Halloween party in October. They were also both tagged in an Instagram post by sports gambling company Betr on Dec. 17 that referred to Ayers as Dart’s girlfriend.On the field, Dart has been one of the few bright spots in a difficult season. The Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select him out of Ole Miss after taking pass rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3. The original plan was to have Dart sit behind Russell Wilson, but that changed quickly.Dart replaced Wilson in Week 4 amid fan frustration and never gave the job back. In 13 games, he threw for 22 total touchdowns. The Giants were eliminated from playoff contention in November and later fired head coach Brian Daboll with the team sitting at 2-8. New York enters the season finale at 3-13.Despite the record, many around the league view Dart as a foundational piece rather than the problem. Still, Rapoport’s report made it clear that the front office will keep its options open if it controls the top pick.Dart and Ayers have not addressed the relationship publicly, and neither has confirmed whether she attended the Giants’ Week 17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The team will close its season Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at 1 p.m. ET.