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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Hype Train Keeps Rolling After 27-Yard Touchdown Run

Ryan Phillips

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt celebrates with Jayden Daniels after a touchdown run.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt celebrates with Jayden Daniels after a touchdown run. / Via ESP
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You should probably remember the name Jacory Croskey-Merritt, though he prefers to be called "Bill."

Croskey-Merritt has been generating buzz during Washington Commanders training camp and may be the reason the team is willing to trade incumbent starter Brian Robinson Jr.

On Monday night, Croskey-Merritt took his first carry for five yards, then he broke out. On first-and-10 from Cincinnati's 27-yard line, the rookie took a handoff and broke off the right side and sprinted into the end zone. It was an impressive run that showed his vision, patience, and speed.

Video is below.

The "Bill" Croskey-Merritt hype train is officially pumping into overdrive.

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.

Now he's potentially in line for some serious playing time in Washington.

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RYAN PHILLIPS

Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report. He is a proud San Diego native and a graduate of Indiana University’s journalism program.

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