Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt proved to be one of the steals of the 2025 NFL Draft. Croskey-Merritt, better known as Bill, was a seventh-round pick who led the Commanders with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns last season. Amazingly, 24 other running backs were selected ahead of him last year.
Bill also averaged an impressive 4.6 yards per attempt as a rookie and started only seven games. Even more impressive, Croskey-Merritt reached these numbers by only playing 38.5% of Washington's offensive snaps.
This offseason, ****** ysts and fans wanted to see Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in Washington. The Commanders were reportedly interested, but how interested, we will never know. Love went No. 3 to the Arizona Cardinals, and Washington selected linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall.
The Commanders like Bill. They allowed Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. to depart this offseason and didn't pursue top free-agent running backs such as Kenneth Walker Jr. or Travis Etienne. Washington did add veteran backfield help, signing Rachaad White and Jerome Ford. The Commanders also re-signed dependable and versatile veteran Jeremy McNichols and spent a sixth-round pick on Kaytron Allen.
White is expected to have a significant role in David Blough's new offense. But from all indications, Croskey-Merritt will be Washington's lead back. He bulked up this offseason in anticipation of an increased role. He's also worked on his receiving skills.
Bill also averaged an impressive 4.6 yards per attempt as a rookie and started only seven games. Even more impressive, Croskey-Merritt reached these numbers by only playing 38.5% of Washington's offensive snaps.
This offseason, ****** ysts and fans wanted to see Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in Washington. The Commanders were reportedly interested, but how interested, we will never know. Love went No. 3 to the Arizona Cardinals, and Washington selected linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall.
The Commanders like Bill. They allowed Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. to depart this offseason and didn't pursue top free-agent running backs such as Kenneth Walker Jr. or Travis Etienne. Washington did add veteran backfield help, signing Rachaad White and Jerome Ford. The Commanders also re-signed dependable and versatile veteran Jeremy McNichols and spent a sixth-round pick on Kaytron Allen.
White is expected to have a significant role in David Blough's new offense. But from all indications, Croskey-Merritt will be Washington's lead back. He bulked up this offseason in anticipation of an increased role. He's also worked on his receiving skills.
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