When Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter were introduced as Giants’ first-round picks, both shared their memories facing off in the 2023 Peach Bowl .

Another future Giant also played that game. Theo Johnson caught a touchdown for Penn State and the tight end also took note of Dart, who had 379 yards and four total touchdowns — three passing — in Ole Miss’ win.

“He was dicing us up that game,” Johnson told Newsday this week. “That was the first time I’ve ever really seen him in live action and as a true competitor. Thought he had a really good game and he was throwing the ball to his tight ends the whole time that game.”

Two years later, Johnson’s seeing how much Dart loves tight ends. In two games as a starter, Dart’s three touchdown passes have all gone to Johnson, including two in last

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