"Croskey-Merritt was the final of 25 running backs selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the No. 245 overall pick. He spent the offseason buried deep on the depth chart, but suddenly found himself as a starting contributor after Brian Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers and Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles in Week 2. His season was an up-and-down ride, with standout performances in Week 1 against the New York Giants and Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers."
"After completing his first NFL campaign, Croskey-Merritt offered some honest reflections on his performance. "I feel like it was the best year for me, and I couldn't have asked for a better year. I'm gonna go get the feedback. I'm looking for the coaches' feedback, and I'm gonna look at everything I did wrong and during the offseason. I'm gonna go hit a hundred percent and come back better than ever." Jacory Croskey-Merritt via Commanders"
The Washington Commanders endured a disastrous season but found bright spots among rookies who could be long-term contributors. Adam Peters’ 2025 draft class showed promise as Josh Conerly Jr. improved over the year, Trey Amos flashed before a fractured fibula, and Jaylin Lane excelled as a punt returner. Seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 805 yards and eight touchdowns after rising from a deep depth chart following Brian Robinson Jr.'s trade and Austin Ekeler's injury. Croskey-Merritt had standout performances, endured an eight-game touchdown drought and lost snaps, then finished the season strong and pledged to seek coaches' feedback and improve in the offseason.
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