"Jacory Croskey-Merritt blazed a trail quicker than anyone associated with the Washington Commanders envisaged. The hype is real around the running back, and even the veteran players in the building are starting to take notice. Croskey-Merritt didn't come into the Commanders like a typical seventh-round pick. He immediately caught the eye with explosiveness, dynamism, and big-play ability. This made him an instant fan favorite, and Washington deservedly rewarded him with a place on the 53-man roster."
"With 82 rushing yards and one touchdown from 10 carries, Croskey-Merritt formally announced himself. He was the highest-graded rusher league-wide according to Pro Football Focus, and he also won Pepsi Rookie of the Week for good measure. Maintaining these high standards is the tricky part. Croskey-Merritt is not a surprise package anymore, even at this early stage of his NFL journey. Teams will be wary of his presence when he's on the field. That'll make it more difficult, but he's got the early momentum needed to flourish."
""Throughout camp, I was like, 'This kid can play.' The decisions he was making, how fast he sees it. When he sticks his foot in the ground, it's off to the races. It's always a learning curve from college to now, and he didn't even get to play his final college year at Arizona. He didn't have a year eligible to play, so he was a practice squad running back all year long. Bill's tough""
Jacory Croskey-Merritt earned a rapid ascent with the Washington Commanders through explosiveness, dynamism, and big-play ability that secured a spot on the 53-man roster despite being a seventh-round pick. He produced 82 rushing yards and one touchdown on 10 carries in Week 1 against the New York Giants, receiving the highest PFF rushing grade and Pepsi Rookie of the Week honors. Veterans, including All-Pro Deebo Samuel Sr., praised his vision, decisiveness, and breakaway speed. Croskey-Merritt did not play his final college season and spent time as a practice-squad back, making his early NFL impact especially notable. Opponents will now game-plan for him.
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