The touching reasons Jaxson Dart wears eye black, chain for New York Giants

Billy Heyen

The touching reasons Jaxson Dart wears eye black, chain for New York Giants image

Jaxson Dart isn't yet the starting quarterback for the New York Giants.

But when the first-round pick eventually becomes QB1, he'll have a couple of accessories that catch the eyes of fans.

Dart rocks eye black on the football field, and he also has a noticeable chain.

And both have cool inspirations.

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Why does Jaxson Dart wear eye black?

Jaxson Dart only wears the eye black below his right eye, and it's because of Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars.

Dart has been doing this since his days at Ole Miss, which is explained in an article by Saturday Down South.

Dart noticed an LSU defensive back with eye black and decided to start doing it himself, with a twist.

By putting it only under his right eye, Dart felt he was paying tribute to Anakin Skywalker's scar on his right eye.

Now it's a part of his on-field identity.

Why does Jaxson Dart wear a chain?

Jaxson Dart's chain is a familial connection.

According 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 the 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.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle