Dak Prescott will look to redeem himself after past seasons with disappointing results, and he hopes to make a strong impact this year alongside his Dallas Cowboys. In order to have the most competitive roster possible, Brian Schottenheimer and the front office made sure to secure the arrival of a key player from the Texas Longhorns offense, who played alongside Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, coming from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The latest news reports the arrival of Jaydon Blue to the Cowboys, coming from the Longhorns. The running back, one of the most prominent players for Steve Sarkisian last season, was selected in the fifth round with the 149th overall pick.
Blue was one of the top performers on the field for the Longhorns, delivering strong performances whether playing alongside Quinn Ewers or the highly touted Manning. His impressive play led him to declare for the draft earlier this year, and now, his dream of making it to the NFL has finally come true.
In his final season, he appeared in all 15 games for the Longhorns, rushing for 730 yards and recording 42 receptions with 8 total touchdowns. He also made an impact through the air, racking up 368 receiving yards and finding the end zone 6 more times.
Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) carries the ball during the first half of the first round College Football Playoff game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 38-24.
There’s no doubt Schottenheimer will have a key weapon in him, especially for an offense that’s been struggling for some time. Now, Dak Prescott has the perfect partner to help wreak havoc in opposing end zones.
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Blue’s reaction after being drafted by the Cowboys
Jaydon Blue was undoubtedly one of the top players at his position last season in college football, making his jump to the NFL anything but surprising. Fortunately for him, he won’t have to travel far — his new football home will also be right in Texas.
After the news broke that he had been selected by the Dallas Cowboys, the talented running back couldn’t hide his emotions. Taking to his official X account (formerly Twitter), he shared his excitement and reflected on the beginning of this new chapter in his career.
“All glory to god ! Let’s work Dallas,” Blue stated via @Jaydonblue23, accompanied by a light blue heart emoji.
