"Despite his immediate fan-favorite status, it took Croskey-Merritt a few weeks to find a featured role in the Commanders' backfield. He received no more than 10 carries in any of Washington's first four games, as the team operated with a committee approach after Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles in Week 2. Jacory Croskey-Merritt's breakout is shaking up Commanders' running back dynamic"
"Croskey-Merritt finally got the usage Washington fans had been waiting for against the Los Angeles Chargers. The seventh-round rookie accounted for 150 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 16 touches. That's extremely positive, but it might have come with collateral damage attached. In the weeks immediately after Ekeler's injury, it was 2023 sixth-round pick Chris Rodriguez Jr. who seemed to benefit the most from his absence."
"Against the Chargers, Rodriguez got five carries for only seven rushing yards. Jeremy McNichols additionally only got two touches, a six-yard rush, and a catch for 12 receiving yards. With Jayden Daniels back in the lineup, there were more designed quarterback runs. Aside from that, it was the Croskey-Merritt show. Through five weeks, Croskey-Merritt leads the entire NFL in yards per carry."
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was selected at No. 245 in the 2025 NFL Draft and quickly became a fan favorite. Early in the season he saw limited carries as Washington used a committee approach following Austin Ekeler's Week 2 Achilles injury. Croskey-Merritt broke out against the Los Angeles Chargers with 150 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 16 touches. That surge reduced opportunities for other backs such as Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols. With Jayden Daniels returning and more designed quarterback runs, Croskey-Merritt still leads the NFL in yards per carry and is improving as a blocker and receiver.
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