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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue scores first NFL TD in debut, mesmerizing fans with second-effort

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back mesmerizes fans with first touchdown of his career on Friday night.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue goes through a drill during practice.
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue goes through a drill during practice. | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Cowboys are finishing up the preseason action of the 2025 schedule in their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

While many players are resting in the final preseason game, fans finally got the chance to see rookie running back Jaydon Blue in action.

Blue missed some time this preseason with an ankle bruise, but earlier this week, the rookie revealed to the media that nothing would be holding him back for his debut tonight.

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It's safe to say the former Texas Longhorns star wasn't lying when he said nothing would hold him back. Near the end of the first quarter, Blue scored his first rushing touchdown as a member of the Cowboys, and did so in a very physical fashion.

The scoring drive looked like light work for the rookie. Chances of him playing more meaningful minutes tonight seems slim. It appears Blue is already in great shape for the regular season debut.

Not only did the rookie back score his first touchdown, but he also recorded the first tackle on special teams during the opening kickoff.

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It's just preseason, but it's hard to not be excited about Blue's future in the backfield. The Cowboys may have gotten an absolute steal with this fifth-round selection.

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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