For late-round draft picks who join a team able to offer them meaningful reps, they've landed in an ideal scenario. That's why the uncertainty surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' backfield is a blessing in disguise for rookie running back Jaydon Blue, a fifth-round selection with a great scenario in front of him.
NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter believes the Cowboys may have uncovered a potential midseason starter with the rookie back out of Texas; as well as a potential long-term option. While the team is expected to open the season with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders sharing the workload, Blue’s upside could force the coaching staff’s hand sooner rather than later.