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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JAYDON BLUE:
Texas | Hometown: Houston, TX | HT: 5090 | WT: 195 | 40 time: 4.38 | Hand: 0838 | Arm: 3000 | Wing: 7534
Junior entry, one-year starter. His calling card at the next level centers around his speed and explosion. The high school track star will immediately become one of the fastest backs in the league. That top gear is complemented by his vision and burst to make him a big play threat every time he gets his hands on the ball. Had to wait for his turn, sitting behind the likes of future pros Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, and Jonathan Brooks. Last season he tied for the lead among FBS running backs with six touchdown catches while leading the team in yards per carry for the second straight year. He is not a bell cow back who will handle a full load of touches week in, week out but he is an ideal accessory to the backfield that can make plays in a variety of ways. Loose lower half with light feet and easy change of direction. Moves in fast forward mode no matter what direction he’s going. Transitions in and out of breaks with balance and pop. Elusive in the open field and consistently makes the first guy miss in space. Runs receiver-caliber routes including downfield verticals with excellent ball tracking. A physical player who handles contact well for his size. Will put his body into a pass rusher in protection. Needs to tighten up the ball protection. Seven career fumbles are far too many for the number of touches he had. Does not push piles inside. Needs to make quicker decisions as a north/south runner. Hands will need to improve if he is going to be a receiving-biased back.
2024 Stats: 730 yds, 5.5 ypc, 8 TD, 42 rec, 368 yds, 8.8 ypr, 6 TD. OSR:9/27. Draft projection: 2nd/3rd round