The Dallas Cowboys had a very good 2025 draft class, and that has given some optimism to the fanbase about the upcoming season. One of the reasons is fifth-round running back Jaydon Blue.
The former Texas Longhorn is now officially under contract after signing a four-year deal worth $4.267 million with a signing bonus of $427,068 according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. This leaves second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku as the only unsigned rookie for the Cowboys.
Blue comes into Dallas with higher expectations than most guys drafted on Day 3. The Cowboys have been desperately needing a speed threat from the running back spot since they lost Tony Pollard in free agency. Blue has an even faster gear than Pollard, plus he can provide production coming out of the backfield as a pass catcher.
The Cowboys will likely have a committee approach to their running game with veteran Javonte Williams, Blue, and either rookie Phil Mafah or veteran Miles Sanders. Regardless of what combination they come up with, Dallas will need Blue to be a pretty big part of their offense in 2025 and beyond.
