Jaydon Blue
21-Year-Old
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Cowboys surprisingly didn't devote significant resources to their backfield in the 2025 Draft, waiting until the fifth round to select Blue. The Texas product has top-shelf speed, popping a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, but his smaller frame and tendency to get caught up in traffic could limit the volume he can handle in the NFL. Dallas lacks a clear No. 1 back however, with retreads Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders at the top of the chart chart, so Blue's ability to do damage in the open field should earn him a role. Read Past Outlooks
Stays in Lone Star State
The Cowboys selected Blue in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 149th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Texas product is staying home, as he'll join the Cowboys' backfield. Blue brings a much-needed infusion of speed to the backfield (4.38 40-yard dash) to complement the power running styles of Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. The rookie doesn't have a workhorse frame (5-foot-9, 196) but he has promise as a change-of-pace option with a bit of pass-catching upside (42 receptions, 368 yards, six receiving touchdowns in 2024). His home run hitting ability makes him interesting even though his volume projection is a concern.
The Texas product is staying home, as he'll join the Cowboys' backfield. Blue brings a much-needed infusion of speed to the backfield (4.38 40-yard dash) to complement the power running styles of Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. The rookie doesn't have a workhorse frame (5-foot-9, 196) but he has promise as a change-of-pace option with a bit of pass-catching upside (42 receptions, 368 yards, six receiving touchdowns in 2024). His home run hitting ability makes him interesting even though his volume projection is a concern.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaydon Blue's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Set for key role
The Cowboys hope the Blue will bring a big-play ability to their offense as both a rusher and receiver, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys struggled to hit for explosive plays on the ground in 2024, as they ranked last in the league in rush attempts that went for more than 20 yards and 25th in rush attempts of at least 10 yards. While at Texas during his collegiate career, Blue peaked at averaging 5.4 yards per carry, but he ran a more impressive 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine. Blue was also an excellent pass catcher out of the backfield. He may not have the size to carry a full workload in the NFL, but Dallas seems intent on getting him mixed in for touches with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.
The Cowboys struggled to hit for explosive plays on the ground in 2024, as they ranked last in the league in rush attempts that went for more than 20 yards and 25th in rush attempts of at least 10 yards. While at Texas during his collegiate career, Blue peaked at averaging 5.4 yards per carry, but he ran a more impressive 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine. Blue was also an excellent pass catcher out of the backfield. He may not have the size to carry a full workload in the NFL, but Dallas seems intent on getting him mixed in for touches with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.