Jaydon Blue

Jaydon Blue (born January 8, 2004) As a junior, Blue rushed for 2,155 yards and 30 touchdowns. He opted out of the senior season to prepare for college football.

College career As a freshman in 2022, Blue rushed 15 times for 33 yards. In the 2023 regular-season finale, he rushed ten times for a career-high 121 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win over Texas Tech. In the 2024 Sugar Bowl, Blue rushed nine times for 59 yards, tallying four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown, while also returning three kickoffs for 80 yards versus Washington. He finished the 2023 season with 398 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while also hauling in 14 receptions for 135 yards. On January 12, 2025, Blue announced his intentions to enter the draft.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys After declaring for the 2025 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Blue with the 149th pick in the fifth round. Blue signed his four-year rookie contract worth $4.63 million.

Blue made his NFL debut in Week 5 against the New York Jets, recording seven rushing yards and one kick return for 32 yards. In Week 18 against the New York Giants, Blue scored his first NFL touchdown, along with 64 rushing yards.

Philadelphia Eagles On August 31, 2026, Blue was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

Career statistics NFL Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Kick returns Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2025 DAL 5 0 38 129 3.4 27 1 1 5 5.0 5 0 3 72 24.0 32 0 1 0 Career 5 0 38 129 3.4 27 1 1 5 5.0 5 0 3 72 24.0 32 0 1 0

College Year Team Games RushingReceiving GP Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2022 Texas 9 15 33 2.2 0 0 0 0.0 0 2023 Texas 14 65 398 6.1 3 14 135 9.6 1 2024 Texas 15 134 730 5.4 8 42 368 8.8 6Career 38 214 1,161 5.4 11 56 503 9.0 7