Size comparison - Jayden Blue vs. historic RBs

[Jumbo075]

One of the first things I heard about Jayden Blue is that he is too small to be a RB1. Blue is 5’9” tall (same height as Emmitt Smith), and 196 lbs. (4 lbs heavier than Tony Dorsett. So, if Blue cannot handle being RB1, it really isn’t his size that is the issue.

Blue didn’t have the college production of either Smith or Dorsett, and there isn’t much evidence from his college tape that he has the vision of either of those HOF players. Who knows if Blue knows how to pick up a blitzing LB, or help the tackle by chip blocking a DE on the way to the flat?

There are plenty of reasons you might choose to justify a belief that Blue is not a RB1, or a future HOF player. But size isn’t one of them. Barry Sanders was 5’8”, while other HOF backs were larger.

I’m interested in how Blue will perform. I have zero concern about his size.

 

[Rockport]

One of the first things I heard about Jayden Blue is that he is too small to be a RB1. Blue is 5’9” tall (same height as Emmitt Smith), and 196 lbs. (4 lbs heavier than Tony Dorsett. So, if Blue cannot handle being RB1, it really isn’t his size that is the issue.

Blue didn’t have the college production of either Smith or Dorsett, and there isn’t much evidence from his college tape that he has the vision of either of those HOF players. Who knows if Blue knows how to pick up a blitzing LB, or help the tackle by chip blocking a DE on the way to the flat?

There are plenty of reasons you might choose to justify a belief that Blue is not a RB1, or a future HOF player. But size isn’t one of them. Barry Sanders was 5’8”, while other HOF backs were larger.

I’m interested in how Blue will perform. I have zero concern about his size.

He’s the same weight as Emmitt as well. No one’s saying he’s Emmitt so pipe down haters. Let’s just hope he’s half as good.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Why does no one know his height? He is listed anywhere from 5’9 to 6 foot. That’s a huge discrepancy. ESPN and UT say he is 6 foot.

 

[zrinkill]

He is nowhere near the same size or build as Emmitt Smith (220lbs) and Tony Dorsett played in the 70's when defensive football players were a lot smaller and slower.

I hope the kid proves everyone wrong but comparing him to two legends is doing him no favors.

 

[Flinger]

I'm no hater toward any man... but, he wasn't even the No 1 RB for Texas. Whether he has size, height or speed - it's a pretty speculative that he could even be a starter for us much less a HOF great one.

I keep asking the question - who is the Cowboys running back?

 

[Coogiguy03]

Why does no one know his height? He is listed anywhere from 5’9 to 6 foot. That’s a huge discrepancy. ESPN and UT say he is 6 foot.

Or his 40 time

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Or his 40 time

Right they go from 4.28 to 4.39….

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'm no hater toward any man... but, he wasn't even the No 1 RB for Texas. Whether he has size, height or speed - it's a pretty speculative that he could even be a starter for us much less a HOF great one.

I keep asking the question - who is the Cowboys running back?

Not starting in college means nothing though. Everyone has a role.

 

[lkelly]

Using Tony Dorsett, who was in Blue's shoes in 1977 (almost 50 years ago), as a comp is certainly a choice. You should sell us on the good idea it would be to have an offensive line averaging around 6'3" and 255 lbs. That's right where Herb Scott, Tom Rafferty and Rayfield Wright fell. What's a couple inches and 80 pounds to give up to Jordan Davis?

 

[Coogiguy03]

Right they go from 4.28 to 4.39….

I'm like which one is it lol

 

[gtb1943]

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jaydon-blue/3200424c-5532-6186-a82d-38322b898c1f

took me all of fifteen seconds to find this; those whining about no one knowing his height are so lazy

 

[JW82]

Aaron Jones, Gibbs, CJ2K. Similar size guys.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

Stand him next to Deuce and he'll look plenty big.

 

[maryquality]

Stand him next to Deuce and he'll look plenty big.

I think I would look big next to Deuce.

 

[Ranching]

One of the first things I heard about Jayden Blue is that he is too small to be a RB1. Blue is 5’9” tall (same height as Emmitt Smith), and 196 lbs. (4 lbs heavier than Tony Dorsett. So, if Blue cannot handle being RB1, it really isn’t his size that is the issue.

Blue didn’t have the college production of either Smith or Dorsett, and there isn’t much evidence from his college tape that he has the vision of either of those HOF players. Who knows if Blue knows how to pick up a blitzing LB, or help the tackle by chip blocking a DE on the way to the flat?

There are plenty of reasons you might choose to justify a belief that Blue is not a RB1, or a future HOF player. But size isn’t one of them. Barry Sanders was 5’8”, while other HOF backs were larger.

I’m interested in how Blue will perform. I have zero concern about his size.

Little guys like to say that size doesn't matter...not the size of the boat, it's the motion of the ocean! Lol

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Why does no one know his height? He is listed anywhere from 5’9 to 6 foot. That’s a huge discrepancy. ESPN and UT say he is 6 foot.

He’s 5’-9” as measured at the Combine.

Never trust college measurements as they aren’t obligated to be accurate.

 

[Sage3030]

Right they go from 4.28 to 4.39….

The higher number was his run at the combine where he was slightly injured. The lower number is from his pro day, where he ran uninjured.

 

[Chasing6]

One of the first things I heard about Jayden Blue is that he is too small to be a RB1. Blue is 5’9” tall (same height as Emmitt Smith), and 196 lbs. (4 lbs heavier than Tony Dorsett. So, if Blue cannot handle being RB1, it really isn’t his size that is the issue.

Blue didn’t have the college production of either Smith or Dorsett, and there isn’t much evidence from his college tape that he has the vision of either of those HOF players. Who knows if Blue knows how to pick up a blitzing LB, or help the tackle by chip blocking a DE on the way to the flat?

There are plenty of reasons you might choose to justify a belief that Blue is not a RB1, or a future HOF player. But size isn’t one of them. Barry Sanders was 5’8”, while other HOF backs were larger.

I’m interested in how Blue will perform. I have zero concern about his size.

TD played 38 to 48 years ago. Back then OLineman weighed 275. Not exactly a great comparison.

We need to get used to the RB by committee for the foreseeable future.

 

[dupree89]

He’s the same weight as Emmitt as well. No one’s saying he’s Emmitt so pipe down haters. Let’s just hope he’s half as good.

Rockport knows how to be pre-emptive folks. You can't push him in a corner. So don't even try!

 

[JW82]

Should do a size comp for every back that ran a 4.28 at his pro day. Betting there's not a lot of 235lb dudes.