DAL Jaydon Blue
NFL player. Position: Running Back. Team: Dallas Cowboys.
Quick Facts
- Position: Running Back
- Team: Dallas Cowboys
- Draft: 2025 draft pick
2026 Outlook
Cowboys optimistic that Blue may have already made his second-year jump during offseason. Inactive for much of 2025 season, but showed talent and playbook knowledge. Coaching staff noted his significant improvement in day-to-day professionalism during offseason. Offensive staff hopes he becomes explosive complement to starting RB Javonte Williams. Set to compete in training camp and preseason for meaningful role. (per second-year-jump-these-dallas-cowboys-have-a-chance-to-make-waves-in-2026-season-dallas-news)
July 20 — explosive upside in open RB2 competition: Fort Worth Star-Telegram identifies Blue as a key player "ON THE BUBBLE" for the Cowboys' RB2 role, positioning him as a natural complement to Javonte Williams due to his "explosive speed and receiving ability." However, the article notes he must "win over his coaches" after a rookie season that "forced him to mature off the field." This suggests maturity/professionalism questions linger despite offseason improvements. The RB2 battle is wide open with no clear frontrunner—Blue's speed and pass-catching could set him apart if he demonstrates the consistency his coaches seek. (per Cowboys Depth Chart: Big role awaits winner of running back battle - Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
August 2026 sleeper case: Draft Sharks highlights Blue as a late-round upside play on his athleticism and pass-catching ability. At the Combine, Blue blazed a 4.38-second 40 time, averaged 5.4 yards per carry and 9.0 yards per catch at Texas, and caught 42 passes in his final college season. His pass-catching edge is particularly valuable in Dallas, where Javonte Williams averaged just 3.9 yards per catch in 2025 and ranked last among RBs with 25+ targets in yards per route run. If Blue wins the passing-down role, he could carve out standalone PPR value. His modest late-round ADP makes him an easy flyer for a potential role expansion. (per RB Sleepers 2026: Find This Year's Travis Etienne)
Role / Depth Chart
Backup/complement to Javonte Williams; competing for more significant role in 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-08-13 — Fantasy Football 2026: Sleepers! (Fantasy Football 2026: Sleepers!)
- 2026-08-08 — De’Zhaun Stribling, Jaydon Blue and more 2026 fantasy football sleepers (De’Zhaun Stribling, Jaydon Blue and more 2026 fantasy football sleepers)
- 2026-07-08 — Coaches note offseason improvements in professionalism; could break into rotation (second-year-jump-these-dallas-cowboys-have-a-chance-to-make-waves-in-2026-season-dallas-news)