RB Jaydon Blue runs eye-popping 40-yard dash times at Texas Pro Day

[America's Cowboy]

Jaydon Blue runs eye-popping 40-yard dash at Texas Pro Day​

During Texas’ Pro Day on Tuesday, Jaydon Blue impressed with his 40-yard dash times. He came in at sub 4.30, scouts told ESPN’s Jordan Reid.

Blue recorded a 4.28 in his first attempt, which took place in Austin at Texas’ facilities. Those are significant increases from his official time of 4.38-seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last month. That was the second-fastest time among running backs at the event.

During the Combine, as it turns out, Blue was dealing with an injury. He told reporters Tuesday he suffered a Grade 2 groin strain, and an MRI later showed he tore the muscle. Still, he ran a 4.38 in Indianapolis and was able to take .1 second off that time on Tuesday.

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/jaydon-blue-runs-eye-popping-40-yard-dash-texas-pro-day-time/

Jaydon Blue told reporters that he ran a 4.28 40-yard dash on his first attempt at Pro Day, and a 4.25 on his second, much better than the 4.38 official time he posted at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He cited a groin tear as the reason his combine time wasn't as fast, and looked much quicker this time around in Austin.






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[stinkface]

That is rare speed. Would be nice to have a blazer for once.

 

[Rayman70]

This is Chris Johnson like. Difference is, this kid is bigger, and can run between the tackles, runs routes like a receiver too. He raised his stock. Factor in the toughness thing and this kid might be a 2nd rder now.

 

[America's Cowboy]

This is Chris Johnson like. Difference is, this kid is bigger, and can run between the tackles, runs routes like a receiver too. He raised his stock. Factor in the toughness thing and this kid might be a 2nd rder now.

100% agree with everything you said brother. I've seen him play the past 2 years for the Longhorns. Jaydon Blue is legit. Cowboys would be so lucky to get him. Maybe Jerry's UT graduate player grandson can convince Jerry to draft Blue? I have also been saying Cowboys might have to take Jaydon Blue early, for sure 2nd round now.

 

[America's Cowboy]

That is rare speed. Would be nice to have a blazer for once.

100% agree! Jaydon Blue would fit quite well with our offense, constantly getting plus yards, plus as you said, has rare speed which would help him make big gains.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

This is Chris Johnson like. Difference is, this kid is bigger, and can run between the tackles, runs routes like a receiver too. He raised his stock. Factor in the toughness thing and this kid might be a 2nd rder now.

Chris Johnson was two inches taller and slightly heavier than Blue.

Blue is not a between the tackles RB. He’s in the mold David Achane.

 

[JeffInDC]

100% agree! Jaydon Blue would fit quite well with our offense, constantly getting plus yards, plus as you said, has rare speed which would help him make big gains.

But, I still see him being more effective as a duo with a bigger back (like Hampton, Johnson, Judkins, Giddens, Skattebo, Neal, or even Gordon). THERE ARE SOOOO MANY QUALITY BACKS THIS YEAR!!!!!

 

[J-man]

Blue is my favorite color, just sayin

 

[Hardline]

This is Chris Johnson like. Difference is, this kid is bigger, and can run between the tackles, runs routes like a receiver too. He raised his stock. Factor in the toughness thing and this kid might be a 2nd rder now.

Perfect description. Anyone who claims Blue can't run between the tackles has as much football knowledge as a ******** Billy goat with a traumatic brain injury.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Perfect description. Anyone who claims Blue can't run between the tackles has as much football knowledge as a ******** Billy goat with a traumatic brain injury.

A Billy goat homeschooled you.

“Y0u gOt dunn3ng Krogerz…”

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Pro day 40 times...

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Pro day 40 times...

It’s like magic.

 

[jrumann59]

At 5'9" and 195 LBS he is a tweener back, not Vaughn/turpin size but not Elliot size either.

 

[RodeoJake]

At 5'9" and 195 LBS he is a tweener back, not Vaughn/turpin size but not Elliot size either.

He's more Emmitt size with more speed

 

[stinkface]

He's more Emmitt size with more speed

Emmitt was 220 lbs. 25 lbs is a lot more mass.

 

[stilltheguru]

I was already going to take him round 3.. this didn't change it, he already ran fast at the combine. If we traded down and got an extra 3 I'd take 2 backs back to back. He'd definitely be an option for one if them

 

[Rayman70]

Perfect description. Anyone who claims Blue can't run between the tackles has as much football knowledge as a ******** Billy goat with a traumatic brain injury.

Thanks. This kid is going to help a team day 1. Great value with this guy as a Swiss army knife or if you just wanna start him at RB . I feel he was underused at Texas because of the RB room talent and depth. Lots of tread on those tires. Dude is a weapon. They say speed kills. Thing is, he isn't just a track speed guy or one trick pony, he's whatever you need him to be.

 

[Rayman70]

I was already going to take him round 3.. this didn't change it, he already ran fast at the combine. If we traded down and got an extra 3 I'd take 2 backs back to back. He'd definitely be an option for one if them

No way he lasts now, to round 3. Teams will need to draft him a round higher if they want him. Maybe 44 sounds too rich, but I wouldn't be mad. He's a contributor day 1. Adds speed that forces teams to defend. This helps CD Lamb.

 

[stilltheguru]

No way he lasts now, to round 3. Teams will need to draft him a round higher if they want him. Maybe 44 sounds too rich, but I wouldn't be mad. He's a contributor day 1. Adds speed that forces teams to defend. This helps CD Lamb.

Achane was a third rounder and this is a deeper class. If somebody drafts him round 2 so be it. Not the end of the world

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

He's more Emmitt size with more speed

LOL...not. As far as Emmitt size he might be the same height....but Emmitt was way thicker.