"From Mentor to Inspiration: Jaxson Dart Touched by Charlie Manning’s Halloween Costume Choice — Yet Eli Remains the True Hero, With His Legacy and Guidance Shining Bright in the Giants Family"

From Mentor to Hero: How Eli Manning’s Son Dressing as Jaxson Dart for Halloween Showed the Beautiful Bond Between Two Generations of Giants

Halloween brought a surprise for New York Giants fans this year, and it wasn’t what anyone expected. Charlie Manning, the 6-year-old son of Giants legend Eli Manning, chose to dress up as none other than the team’s young quarterback, Jaxson Dart. The little gesture captured the hearts of fans everywhere, showing just how much the “new star” of the Giants has already made his mark—even on the next generation.

For Dart, who was drafted in 2025 and is off to a blazing start with 984 passing yards and eight touchdowns in just five games, the honor was both humbling and exciting. “It’s awesome,” Dart said with a grin, reflecting the joy of being admired by Charlie. “I feel really lucky that Eli has been such a great mentor to me, and it means a lot that his son would want to dress up as me.”

The moment offered a playful contrast between mentor and mentee. Eli, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has been guiding Dart since his rookie days, offering advice, support, and encouragement. Yet on Halloween, it was the young QB who captured the imagination of Eli’s son, a lighthearted reminder that sometimes the student becomes the star in the eyes of the youngest fans.

Despite the humorous sting of being “passed over,” Eli took the gesture in stride. Watching Charlie emulate Dart was a testament to the new QB’s growing influence, but also to the strong bond between mentor and protégé. “It’s really cool to see him inspire the kids,” Eli said with a smile, “and I couldn’t be prouder of Jaxson and the work he’s putting in.”

For Dart, the experience reinforced more than just fan admiration—it highlighted his emerging role as a figure kids look up to. Whether throwing passes on the field or inspiring young Giants fans off it, he’s quickly becoming more than a quarterback; he’s becoming a symbol of the team’s next generation.

Halloween, in this case, offered more than candy and costumes. It showcased the passing of the torch in a fun, family-friendly way. Jaxson Dart isn’t just making plays on the field—he’s capturing hearts, one young fan at a time, proving that the Giants’ legacy continues to evolve, with Dart leading the way as the “new favorite” in New York.