In a surprising move, the Dallas Cowboys waited until Day 3 of the NFL Draft to bolster their running back depth, selecting Jaydon Blue from Texas in the fifth round. Blue's speed and versatility received positive feedback from fans, especially considering the potential for a fierce competition with fellow newcomers Phil Mafah from Clemson and established free agents Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.

Cowboys' scouting regarded Blue as one of the best prospects in his class, ranked just behind Boise State's Ashton Jeanty and North Carolina's Omarion Hampton. Blue's potential impact is expected to grow with first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who favors versatile backs. With a 4.38 40-yard dash time and 500 receiving yards in his last two college seasons, Blue is a player to watch during training camp as he aims to prove he can be a key player in the Cowboys' backfield.