Dallas Cowboys Prospect Slowly Earning Larger Role in Training Camp

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Heading into training camp, there weren't many positional battles going on for the Dallas Cowboys. That said, one prospect has shined over the past two and could emerge as the answer in a key area of need.
In the Dak Prescott era, the Cowboys have been an extremely pass-heavy offense. Wanting to be a more balanced squad in 2025, the front office addressed the backfield in a variety of ways this offseason.
During free agency, Dallas nabbed a pair of veterans in Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders to hold things down in the backfield. However, one rookie is quietly making his way up the depth chart in an effort to have a prominent role in year one.
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Jaydon Blue #RB03 of Texas stands on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jaydon Blue #RB03 of Texas stands on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Jaydon Blue getting first team reps amid standing out in Cowboys camp
In a recent column for The Athletic, Jon Machota broke down some of the top performers in camp for the Cowboys thus far. Among those mentioned was rookie running back Jaydon Blue.
Machota noted that Blue has played so well he's even getting reps with the first team at times.
"The running back group has been an interesting one to monitor. Javonte Williams entered camp as the probable No. 1 guy. Miles Sanders then started to stand out a little more. With those two being the veterans, they could get the bulk of the touches early in the season," Machota wrote. "But lately, Blue has been standing out more and more, to the point he's been getting some first-team reps. When given the opportunity, he's been taking care of the football, showcasing his speed, athleticism and quality hands. Each day that goes by, Blue appears to be getting more comfortable with the offense and speed of the NFL game."
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The Cowboys drafted Blue in the fifth round of this year's draft after he spent his college career at Texas. He is fresh off his best collegiate season, racking up over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns.
As a dual-threat back, Blue fits the kind of player the Cowboys are looking for in the backfield. Someone who can establish a running game but also be able to step out and give Prescott another viable target.
Jumping two veterans on the depth chart will be an uphill battle for Blue, but he seems to have made a strong first impressions. He'll now need to carry this momentum into the preseason.
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