Career
He was drafted by the Texans in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.
Blue rushed for 1,695 yards and 25 touchdowns along with 13 receptions for nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season in high school in 2009. Blue earned the honors of the Class 5A all-state first-team in 2009 and was selected as the District 6-5A 2009 Offensive Most Valuable Player. Blue was also on the school"s track team, where he ran the 200-meter dash in 23.5 and the 4x200m relay in 1:28.70.
Blue was ranked as a three-star prospect by Rivals and Scout.com.
Houston Texans
Blue was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 6th round (pick number 181 overall) of the 2014 NFL draft. In his first regular season game as a rookie with the Texans, Blue blocked a punt against Washington Redskins punter Tress Way and returned it for a touchdown.
On September 21, 2014, Blue had his first career start against the New York Giants. On October 5, 2014, Blue had his first career fumble recovery against the Dallas Cowboys.
On October 20, 2014, Blue caught his first career touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On October 26, 2014, Blue caught a season-high 22-yard pass against the Tennessee Titans. On November 16, 2014, Blue ran for 156 yards on a franchise record 36 attempts against the Cleveland Browns. On December 7, 2014, Blue scored his first career rushing touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
At that moment, Blue became the first player in franchise history with a rushing, receiving and return touchdown in the same season.
On December 28, 2014, Blue set career highs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (37) against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Blue finished the 2014 season with 528 yards, which was the fourth-highest total for a rookie rusher in franchise history.