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All Footballguys insights about Jaydon Blue
PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026
With Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, and Dameon Pierce all on injured reserve, Jaydon Blue is worth rostering as a depth piece given Philadelphia's thin running back room and Saquon Barkley's ongoing injury concerns.PositiveDepth ChartOct 31, 2026
Blue is worth rostering as a depth piece given the Eagles' extreme thinness at running back. Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, and Dameon Pierce are all on injured reserve, creating opportunity for backup running back depth.PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026
With Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, and Dameon Pierce all on injured reserve, Philadelphia is extremely thin at running back. Jaydon Blue is worth rostering as insurance given the Eagles' backfield depth crisis.NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026
Signed to Eagles active roster for Week 6 against Carolina.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Jaydon Blue has fallen 38 spots in DraftKings Best-Ball ADP, moving from 188 to 226, now ranked RB69; substantial downward movement suggests significant market repricing.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Jaydon Blue has climbed 12 positional ranks from RB68 to RB56 between April and August, with ADP rising from 214.5 to 184.0—a 30.5-point gain—among the top movers at the position.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Jaydon Blue has fallen 39 spots in FBG OC ADP, dropping from 173 to 212 overall and ranking RB70; the dramatic downward movement signals significant market re-evaluation away from his value in championship-level drafts.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Blue's value dropped 3.0 points (4 to 1) after having genuine buzz a month ago but failing to make the Cowboys team. In any league with a roster crunch, he is safe to drop.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
2025 draft pick waived by the Cowboys after failing to prove he was worth a roster spot despite ample opportunity in the preseason.NegativeValueAug 30, 2026
Jaydon Blue has fallen 13 spots in NFFC ADP over the past week, dropping from RB60 (pick 171) to RB60 (pick 184), showing decreased draft demand.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
Blue is the high-upside alternative in the running back rotation; after missing practice time during the week due to shoulder soreness, he rotated in after Davis on Saturday and showcased his dynamic athleticism, leading all rushers with 75 yards on 15 carries. His performance suggests significant upside in the backup role.NegativeValueAug 23, 2026
Jaydon Blue fell 13 spots in NFFC ADP, dropping from rank 158 to 171 (RB56), indicating declining draft interest and negative market movement for the Dallas running back.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Talented but immature as a worker last year, Blue has figured out how to approach the job like a pro, and it's showing for the Cowboys. The clear-cut RB2 on the depth chart, Blue has the explosion and downfield receiving skills Williams lacks. He could change the outlook of a roster if Williams gets hurt.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Waldman highlights Blue as a potential league-changing late-round pick (rounds 13-20) with the talent to become an Austin Ekeler-type player. Multiple Cowboys personnel have praised Blue's maturation, and holding onto the ball is a priority for the team's current RB2. Blue's upside is contingent on an injury to Javonte Williams, but his receiving ability and maturation make him a game-breaking talent at his draft cost.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Zachariason loves Jaydon Blue in the late rounds (13-20); multiple people of note on the Cowboys have praised Blue's maturation. Blue has the talent to become an aspiring Austin Ekeler. Holding onto the ball will be a big priority for the team's current RB2, suggesting Blue is competing for carries and could emerge as a league winner if he secures the role.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason selected Blue at pick 157 (RB) in the True Love Draft, part of a draft strategy where he 'took more liberties with my choices and veered away from consensus value as a driver for my picks,' suggesting Blue represents value outside consensus.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that Jaydon Blue isn't proven, but he has a better offensive line and a higher ceiling than Woody Marks, making him a better backup RB option.NegativeValueAug 5, 2026
Blue is listed as an eleventh-round-and-later running back bench target in the 'Wild Cards' category. The source positions him as a late-round depth option for teams seeking speculative upside at the position.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Jaydon Blue has risen 9 spots in Underdog ADP, moving from rank 193 to 184 (RB55), showing increased market interest in the Cowboys running back.PositiveValueJul 25, 2026
Jaydon Blue has risen 6 spots in DraftKings best-ball ADP over the past week, moving from 187 to 181 overall (RB55 positional rank), indicating growing market confidence in the Dallas running back.PositiveValueNo date
Jaydon Blue has risen 22 spots in DraftKings Best-Ball ADP, moving from 223 to 201, and now holds RB60 positional rank; the significant ADP improvement reflects strong market momentum and increased draft interest.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Blue's rookie season was rough, with him a healthy scratch until meaningless late-season games and in the coaching staff's doghouse amid questions about maturity and work ethic. However, there are signs he is working his way back into the staff's good graces, and a potentially intriguing pass-catching and change-of-pace role is there for the taking. This represents a front-running opportunity before his value rises.