At a Glance
- Jaxson Dart and ring-card girl Marissa Ayers went Instagram official in January 2026
- The pair were first seen together at a Halloween party in October 2025
- Ayers, a University of Alabama grad, cheered on Dart with his mom at a December game
- Why it matters: The Giants quarterback has kept his dating life private-until now
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is officially off the market. After months of quiet sightings and social-media breadcrumbs, Dart and influencer-model Marissa Ayers hard-launched their relationship on Instagram in early 2026.
First Sighting: Halloween 2025
Dart and Ayers sparked chatter when they turned up at the same Manhattan Halloween bash. Ayers posted photos of her mermaid costume “in manhattan,” and Dart liked the post-plus several others from her feed. No joint photos surfaced, but eagle-eyed fans noted the matching locations and timestamps.
December: Meeting Mom
The romance rumors shifted into a higher gear on December 2, 2025, when Ayers sat with Dart’s mother, Kara Dart, at Gillette Stadium for the Giants-Patriots matchup. The pair were photographed side-by-side, cheering the quarterback. Ayers stayed low-key on game day, later sharing only generic TikTok clips about her New York City trip.
Instagram Official: January 2026
On January 9, 2026, Ayers ended the speculation. She posted a carousel of cozy snapshots with Dart captioned, “rumor has it… @jaxsondart.” The photos showed the couple kissing, dining out, and strolling city streets. Days later they were spotted at 4 Charles Prime Rib in Greenwich Village, confirming the relationship to onlookers.
Who Is Marissa Ayers?
- Hometown: Georgia; moved 17 times before college
- Family: Parents divorced when she was in sixth grade; one older sister she calls her “complete opposite”
- Sports background: 11-year competitive gymnast who switched to high-school cheer after burnout
- Education: B.A. in Communication, University of Alabama, graduated May 2025
Rise to Influencer Status
Ayers started posting on TikTok in March 2018 and on Instagram in March 2020, chronicling college life. Her follower count now sits at 1.5 million on TikTok and 400,000 on Instagram. Brand partnerships include Revolve, Ariana Grande Fragrances, SKIMS, L’Oréal, and Lancôme.
Ring-Card Fame
In May 2025, Ayers joined Most Valuable Promotions as a ring-card girl. She went viral during the July 2025 Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano fight at Madison Square Garden, which streamed live on Netflix. “I can’t even believe that,” she gushed on TikTok. “Part of history for women’s boxing.”
What Dart Has Said
Dart rarely discusses his private life. In a May 2025 interview with Sports Illustrated he focused solely on football: “It’s a privilege to be the quarterback for the Giants. There’s not a better city to play for, there’s not a better place to be than New York.”
Ayers’ Take on Dating
In a January 2025 TikTok, Ayers told followers, “I’m just a very, very picky person. I have very high standards … I just feel like I haven’t met somebody that really matches my energy.”
Timeline at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | First linked at Halloween party |
| December 2, 2025 | Photographed with Dart’s mom at Patriots game |
| January 9, 2026 | Instagram hard launch |
Key Takeaways
- Dart and Ayers kept their budding romance low-profile for nearly three months
- The quarterback’s family appears to approve-his mom attended a game with Ayers
- With both careers on the rise, the couple’s public debut signals they’re ready for the spotlight
