Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft after playing college football for Alabama State, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Croskey-Merritt has recently gained attention due to his evolving role within the Commanders' offense. As a rookie, his involvement and positioning on the depth chart are closely watched indicators of his development and the team's strategy for their running game.
In mid-November 2025, he was a notable subject in sports news, with multiple reports highlighting his status as the team's number two running back behind Chris Rodriguez. This shift in the backfield lineup and his specific usage, including receiving a reported 10 touches in a Week 11 game, generated analysis and discussion among sports outlets and fantasy football commentators regarding the reasons behind this change in the team's offensive approach.
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