The Dallas Cowboys have made strategic moves with their running back situation, surprising many by waiting until the later rounds of the 2025 NFL draft to address this critical position. The selections of Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah in the fifth and seventh rounds respectively raised eyebrows, considering the need for immediate impact players.

Despite their less-than-stellar college backgrounds, their experience running behind subpar offensive lines offers hope that they can adapt quickly to the NFL's challenges. Both rookies will need to embody a blue-collar work ethic, particularly in a run game that hasn't been dominant in recent years. The team's offensive line is projected to improve, but immediate results may be unrealistic. Blue's speed and Mafah's patience will be integral to forming a productive committee in the Cowboys' backfield as they aim to bolster their offensive performance.