Quarterback Jaxson Dart has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October, becoming the fifth different Giant to win the award since 2002.
In four October games, Dart ranked first among NFL rookies in total touchdowns (10), passing touchdowns (seven) and passer rating (90.0). His three rushing touchdowns, meanwhile, are tied for first.
Ravens linebacker Teddye Buchanan won the award on the defensive side.
Dart is the first Giant to be named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month since wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. won back-to-back awards in November and December of 2014. Beckham, the 12th overall pick that season, went on to be voted the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. It was the first time a Giants player won the yearly award since Lawrence Taylor did it on the defensive side of the ball in 1981. Saquon Barkley did it on offense again for the Giants in 2018.
The other Giants players to be named NFL Rookie of the Month are: wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (October of 2009), safety Gibril Wilson (October of 2004), and tight end Jeremy Shockey (November and December of 2002).
Dart is the fifth former Mississippi player to win a Rookie of the Month award, joining wide receiver A.J. Brown (December of 2019), tackle Michael Oher (December and January of 2009), tackle Todd Wade (October of 2007), and linebacker Patrick Willis (December of 2007).
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