Cowboys Draft Jaydon Blue, Eye Dynamic Backfield

The Dallas Cowboys selected Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue will initially wear jersey No. 34 but may switch to his preferred No. 23 if it becomes available, honoring both his college number and his mentor, Tashard Choice. Choice, now coaching with the Detroit Lions, praised Blue's explosiveness, intelligence, and versatility, comparing him to NFL star Jahmyr Gibbs, whom Choice also coached. Blue's strengths as a runner and receiver, demonstrated during Texas' College Football Playoff run, have generated optimism about his NFL potential. Despite the comparisons, Blue is expected to prove himself at the professional level. The Cowboys hope Blue's combination of speed, strength, and intelligence will add dynamism to their backfield.