Marcus Spears reveals lofty expectations for Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue: 'He could be an unsung guy'

Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys had a clear need at running back. They let it slide Thursday and Friday before taking Jaydon Blue in the fifth round out of Texas. A speedster in Steve Sarkisian‘s offense, Blue joins the Cowboys with a potentially big opportunity ahead.

Marcus Spears believes Blue can take the opportunity and then some. Spears says Blue could wind up being “an unsung guy” for Dallas when we reflect on the upcoming season. Reports on the running back are already positive throughout offseason work as well.

“I think the Dallas offensive line is going to be one of the more physical and athletic offensive lines when it comes to zone schemes and as far as getting running backs in lanes and allowing them to use speed,” Spears said. “I’m looking forward to this rookie maybe shocking a lot of people. A lot of good stuff coming out on him when he was there for rookie minicamp and OTAs. The speed jumps off the page at 4.38. He could be an unsung guy that we could talk about a lot.”

To Spears’ point, offensive line has been a staple of the Cowboys for years now. Jerry Jones and the front office had to rework the group but selecting Tyler Booker with the No. 12 overall pick has them feeling like the next great era is set to take off. Last year’s first-rounder, Tyler Guyton, is looking for a better sophomore campaign at left tackle, while the 2023 first-round selection, Tyler Smith, is already a two-time Pro Bowler. Cooper Beebe (another second-year player) and Terrence Steele round out the group.

If anything, Blue is going to have a solid five blocking up front for him. Opening up lanes and allowing Blue to get into open space is exactly what is needed. The best example might be his 77-yard touchdown run against Clemson in the College Football Playoff.

Those types of explosive plays are exactly what the Cowboys were missing a season ago. Outside of CeeDee Lamb, there were no real playmakers in the offense — whether they were dropping back or handing the ball off.

Blue has a chance to be someone who creates for Dallas in big fashion. Spears is certainly high on the possibility heading into the 2025 season. Massive praise from the ESPN analyst for somebody who was selected in the fifth round.