"As it turned out, that came in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. And perhaps unsurprisingly, Croskey-Merritt was ready for the moment. This was an exceptional display from Croskey-Merritt. He was explosive, elusive, and ran with supreme aggression. The Chargers didn't have an answer, and Kingsbury leaned on the player heavily to get Washington back on track after a sluggish start."
"But as a pure runner, the Commanders are getting much more than they bargained for with the No. 245 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Croskey-Merritt isn't your average Day 3 pick. His ferociously elegant running style, improved contact balance, and burst in space are precisely what the Commanders needed to set a different tone at SoFi Stadium. The rookie was effective in between the tackles and also got enormous joy rushing off the tackle tandem of Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr."
Jacory Croskey-Merritt delivered a breakout performance in Week 5, showcasing explosiveness, elusiveness, and aggressive running to revive Washington's offense. The Commanders leaned on the rookie after a slow start and the team’s backfield adjustments following a trade and injury. Croskey-Merritt produced 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries while also growing as a receiver out of the backfield. Areas for improvement include ball security and pass protection, but his running style, contact balance, and burst make him an uncommon Day 3 find who complements quarterback Jayden Daniels.
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