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American football player (born 2001)
Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama State Hornets, New Mexico Lobos, and Arizona Wildcats. Croskey-Merritt was selected by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft, leading all rookies in rushing touchdowns with eight during the season.
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NFL team in the Washington, D.C., area
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The franchise was founded by George Preston Marshall as the Boston Braves in 1932, were renamed the Boston Redskins the following year, and became the Washington Redskins upon moving to Washington, D.C., in 1937.
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Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt led all Commanders running backs with 82 yards on 11 carries in Washington's 27-27 tie with the New York Giants on Sunday. That do
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for a 33-yard touchdown.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has not yet proven that he cam be an every down back,despite strong rookie season