Jaydon Blue Steps Up as Texas's Primary Running Back
Jaydon Blue shines in early practices as Texas Longhorns adapt to CJ Baxter Jr.'s injury, focusing on maintaining high offensive capabilities for the season.
As the sophomore season is over for Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter Jr. after suffering a severe knee injury during a preseason camp practice on August 6, Jaydon Blue has shown the brightest fall in early practices in preparation for the start of the season. This period has highlighted the significance of the latter aspect while facing Jaydon Blue. The junior backer has the requisite field vision, strength, and burst of speed to initiating the running attack now that he is the primary back for the team. Notably, Blue and Baxter split duties in the first string last season, accounting for over 1,000 rushing yards. Besides, the former player also has significant experience running with Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson and has been used to the program’s high standards for several years.
Therefore, as the Texas Longhorns seek to adapt to the latest changes, the main aim of such an adjustment will be to support Jaydon Burr and ensure his ability to meet the high demands while leading the running attack. Meanwhile, the crucial question for both the player and the team is their capacity to maintain high offensive capabilities in the season ahead, and adjusting to the required standards is the main task for Texas now.
