Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rookie Fantasy Fliers
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Washington Commanders rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been one of the stars of training camp. The running back out of Arizona was taken in the seventh round,
In this case, "Bill" is Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Croskey-Merritt split his college career between Alabama State, New Mexico and Arizona. He made it all the way to the draft's seventh round, where he was chosen at pick No. 245 overall.
After rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt forgot his first TD ball, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made sure to retrieve it, paying forward a lesson he learned.
Washington selected Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft with the 245th pick. He had a circuitous route to the league, with stops at Alabama State, New Mexico, and Arizona in college. He was named offensive MVP of the East-West Shrine Bowl after rushing for 97 yards and two touchdowns.
The Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Podcast discusses the Brian Robinson Jr. trade rumors and what it might mean for Jacory Croskey-Merritt's fantasy football stock.
From Alabama State to the NFL, HBCU product Jacory, now going by "Bill" Croskey-Merritt scores his first TD and climbs the Commanders' depth chart.