Jaydon Blue
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DAL | 5 | 38 | 129 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Career Summary
Jaydon Blue is a running back from Humble, Texas, who played at the University of Texas. The Dallas Cowboys selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 149th overall pick.
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Early Life
Blue is from Humble, Texas. He attended Klein Cain High School and also competed in track and field, including the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
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High School
At Klein Cain, Blue earned all-state and all-district recognition and was selected for the 2022 All-American Bowl. As a junior, he rushed for 2,155 yards and 30 touchdowns, and he finished his sophomore season with 1,612 yards and 16 touchdowns. He graduated early to enroll at Texas.
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College Career
Blue played for Texas from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, he emerged as a significant contributor in the Longhorns backfield and was one of only two players nationally to record at least six receiving touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns during the season.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Blue in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 149th overall. The Cowboys cited his explosive ability and college production after making the selection.
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NFL Career
Blue began his NFL career with the Cowboys as a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. His NFL profile records his league player identity and Texas college background.
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Career Accomplishments
Blue was an All-America, all-state and two-time all-district honoree in high school. His 2024 Texas production made him one of only two players in the country with at least six rushing and six receiving touchdowns.
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Playing Style
The Cowboys have described Blue as an explosive playmaker and a home-run hitter with the ball. His football background includes track speed, and he provided both rushing and receiving production at Texas.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 50.5
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