"Saquon Barkley and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are at opposite ends of the spectrum. One is the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and widely regarded among the league's most prolific running backs. The other was given no hope of making it as a seventh-round pick by the Washington Commanders. But you wouldn't know it based on the first five weeks of the 2025 season."
"If the first month-plus of his career is any indication, seventh-rounder Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt will go down as one of the top recent NFL Draft steals. Against the Chargers, Croskey-Merritt had a 71.4% rushing success rate, tied with Kareem Hunt for the highest by any player this week. He also ranked third in average yards before contact (2.64) and yards after contact (5.29)."
Seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has rapidly emerged as a breakout running back, leading all NFL running backs in yards per carry through five games. Croskey-Merritt posted a 71.4% rushing success rate against the Chargers, ranked third in yards before contact (2.64) and yards after contact (5.29), and holds a season RBi grade of 94.2. Saquon Barkley has struggled to match his early Philadelphia Eagles form. The Washington Commanders sit 4-1 but face internal concerns, including closed-door meetings, criticism of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo's scheme, and inconsistent luck in games. Croskey-Merritt's early performance positions him as a notable draft steal.
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