After spending his first two years as a rotational running back, Blue took on an increased role in the Longhorns offense in 2024.
AUSTIN, Texas — A former Texas Longhorns running back is staying in the Lone Star State.
Jaydon Blue is heading to Dallas, after the Cowboys picked 149th overall in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.
After spending his first two years in Austin as a rotational running back, Blue took on an increased role in the Longhorns offense in 2024 following the injury to CJ Baxter prior to the season.
Blue, along with then-sophomore Quintrevion Wisner, spearheaded the Longhorns rushing attack, with Blue accounting for 730 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground last season.
Where Blue did his most damage last season was as a receiver, where he caught 42 passes for 368 yards and six touchdowns, good for fourth-most on the team.
Blue will now join a Cowboys team that has been tumultuous at running back over the past couple seasons, and will be part of a backfield that has seen some turnover this offseason after last season’s leading rusher Rico Dowdle left in free agency to join the Carolina Panthers.
It is possible that Blue will be used more for his capabilities as a receiver rather than as a traditional every down running back.