Jaydon Blue blazes improved 40-yard dash time at Texas pro day as NFL teams line up for pre-draft visits

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Ian Valentino | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 7:52 PM ET

As if running an official 4.38 40-yard dash wasn't good enough to set Texas running back Jaydon Blue up for success in the 2025 NFL Draft, the explosive playmaker one-upped himself on Tuesday. Blue stole the show at Texas' pro day on the track, and NFL teams are responding.

Known as one of the fastest players in all of college football as a former track star, Blue showed off incredible speed throughout the 2024 season even as he dealt with an ankle injury. He finished his junior season with 134 carries for 730 yards and eight touchdowns.

According to ESPN's Jordan Reid, Blue improved upon his Combine 40-yard dash time by a full tenth of a second. Blue's lowest time was marked as a 4.28. That would've tied Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston for the fastest 40 time at the Combine.

4.28 and 4.29 were the two times shared from scouts for #Texas RB Jaydon Blue in the 40-yard dash today.

Blue shared with us on @SECNetwork that he has upcoming visits scheduled with the Texans, Broncos, Eagles and Steelers.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 25, 2025

While Blue has struggled with injuries and fumbles since before he arrived at Texas, he was a high-end recruit for good reason. You can't teach speed, and Blue profiles as a high-end No. 2 back who can create chunk plays when he's available.

The medical history will be a big part of the evaluation for teams. But that hasn't stopped the Texans, Broncos, Eagles, and Steelers from setting up pre-draft top 30 visits with Blue.

The Texans and Eagles could be on the prowl for a backup, whereas the Broncos and Steelers are currently without a proven starting option.

Blue finished second on Texas in rushing yards in 2024 behind Tre Wisner, but running back is one of the few positions where collegiate success doesn't always predict a better NFL career. It's possible he'll stay healthier and avoid bad fumble fortunes at the next level.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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