Jaxson Dart will play for Ole Miss next season, the former USC quarterback told ESPN on Saturday.
Dart chose Ole Miss over Oklahoma and BYU, the other two schools he visited since entering the college football transfer portal Jan. 10.
The allure of developing under Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin loomed large in Dart’s decision. He came away from his Ole Miss visit impressed with the staff’s plan for him, including the vision set out by new offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and passing game coordinator John David Baker.
On his visit to Ole Miss, Dart came to appreciate the tight-knit nature of the community in Oxford, Mississippi, and how important the program is in the area. Ultimately, the decision came down to his potential to grow under…