"The hype surrounding Jacory Croskey-Merritt heading into the season defied his seventh-round billing. His miraculous surge from an afterthought to a potential breakout star was the talk of the Washington Commanders' training camp. Croskey-Merritt's flawless transition was enough for Adam Peters to trade Brian Robinson Jr. When veteran Austin Ekeler went down with a torn Achilles in Week 2, it brought the Arizona product further under the microscope."
"[Jacory] Croskey-Merritt played only eight snaps against the Falcons, but he carried the ball seven times for 47 yards. Despite the light workload, he produced a 78.0 PFF rushing grade (sixth best). Croskey-Merritt leads all running backs in PFF rushing grade (90.6) entering Week 5. He has now gained 172 yards on 29 carries and is averaging 3.97 yards after contact. Croskey-Merritt has forced seven missed tackles and has tallied four rushes of 10-plus yards, with his longest gaining 42 yards."
Jacory Croskey-Merritt entered the season as a seventh-round pick but rapidly outperformed expectations during Washington Commanders training camp and preseason. His performance prompted Adam Peters to trade Brian Robinson Jr., and Austin Ekeler's Week 2 Achilles injury increased Croskey-Merritt's opportunities. Washington is using a running back committee with Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols while managing Croskey-Merritt's reps. Through four games he has 29 carries for 172 yards, a 90.6 PFF rushing grade entering Week 5, 3.97 yards after contact, seven missed tackles forced, and four 10-plus-yard rushes with a 42-yard long.
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