<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-jacory-croskey-merritt-predicted-lead-back-eventually');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders rumors: Jacory Croskey-Merritt predicted to be lead back ‘eventually’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jacory-Croskey-Merritt-on-Sept.-7-2025.-2.jpg"><figcaption>Amber Searls-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders rumors: Jacory Croskey-Merritt predicted to be lead back ‘eventually’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T07:25:25-07:00">September 10th, 7:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T07:25:25-07:00">September 10th, 7:25am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-always-wary-micah-parsons"> the Washington Commanders facing Micah Parsons</a> and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, the one component of the team that will be interesting to watch is the running back room featuring Jacory Croskey-Merritt. When <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-chris-rodriguez-jr-s-healthy-scratch-eye-opening-fantasy-football-managers">Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was a healthy scratch</a> last Sunday in the win over the New York Giants, Croskey-Merritt made due with the opportunity and had an electric game, likely leading to more chances.</p><p>In the latest column by ESPN NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the two spoke about the buzz around the league after Week 1, with one part focusing on the running back hierarchy on various teams.</p><p>They would speak about Washington and how Croskey-Merritt rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, with Fowler saying that not only does he expect the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46208962/nfl-week-2-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener">“momentum to continue”</a> and that he will be the lead running back “eventually.”</p><p>“I kept hearing how high Washington was on Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the preseason, and he delivered Sunday with 82 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. I’m expecting his momentum to continue,” Fowler wrote.</p><p>“Austin Ekeler will remain a factor, and the Commanders trust Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Croskey-Merritt might not be the lead back yet, but he will be eventually,” Fowler continued. “Commanders players have been impressed by the patience and vision he showed when running with the first-team offense in camp.”</p><h2><b>Why Commanders’ Jacory Croskey-Merritt will be the lead running back</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jacory-Croskey-Merritt-on-Sept.-7-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/why-commanders-jayden-daniels-must-deliver-big-2025">Commanders are looking to deliver big in the 2025</a> season, the production of Croskey-Merritt could be an interesting storyline to follow beyond fantasy football purposes. Croskey-Merritt was a seventh-round pick and dazzled Washington during the offseason and preseason, leading to the immediate standout outing in Week 1, as Graziano agreed with the notion that he will eventually be the lead player in the unit.</p><p>“I tentatively agree,” Graziano wrote. “When Rodriguez was announced as inactive Sunday, it was a clear sign that Croskey-Merritt was in for a significant role. A tiny part of me wonders if the Commanders might have Rodriguez up for Thursday night’s game with the Packers and give some other backs more work to avoid overloading Croskey-Merritt with two high-usage games in a five-day span.”</p><p>“But I have no inside information to suggest that, and being in that locker room after Sunday’s game, I can say they were very happy with what they got from the seventh-round rookie,” Graziano continued. “I expect him to be their main guy for the bulk of this season along with Ekeler, who has his own specific role.”</p><p>As the NFL insiders mention, the Commanders still have Ekeler, McNichols, and Rodriguez Jr., as Croskey-Merritt will look to keep standing out with the next opportunity on Thursday against the Packers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders rumors: Jacory Croskey-Merritt predicted to be lead back ‘eventually’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/hbcu/commanders-rookie-jacory-croskey-merritt-wants-to-be-called-bill');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt wants to be called ‘Bill’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jacorey-Croskey-Merrit-makes-a-play-versus-the-Patriots.jpg"><figcaption>© Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt wants to be called ‘Bill’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-19T14:00:05-07:00">August 19th, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-19T14:00:05-07:00">August 19th, 2:00pm</time><address><a>Randall Barnes</a>Randall Barnes is a Fall 2019 Graduate of Fort Valley State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he majored in Media Studies. He is the Founder of HBCU Pulse, a multimedia outlet with the mission to tell the authentic stories of HBCU Life via traditional, digital and social media outlets to amplify our voice. He is also the host of HBCU Pulse Radio, which can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU Fridays at 5 p.m. EST and wherever you get your podcasts.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">HBCU</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jacorey Croskey-Merritt had an amazing prime-time preseason moment on Monday night against the Bengals. The former <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/jacory-croskey-merritt-makes-major-statement-with-first-nfl-touchdown">Alabama State star ran for a 27-yard touchdown</a>, earning major headlines for his first career score. After the game, he had <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-commanders-rookie-rb-jacory-croskey-merritt-prefers-to-be-called-bill/" rel="noopener">a very specific request</a> moving forward: call him Bill.</p><p>He earned the nickname in his youth due to his short haircut, which reminded people of “Little Bill,” the main character in the animated series created by Bill Cosby.</p><p>“I got the nickname Bill from having a bald head when I was little,” Croskey-Merritt explained while playing for Arizona last season while playing for Arizona. “I used to have a low haircut, so people joked on me and said I looked like the character Little Bill. So it just stuck with me.”</p><p>Merritt is also serious about the request. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, when Croskey-Merritt is mentioned on TV broadcasts, he wants to be referred to as “Bill.”</p><p>Based on the skills he displayed on Monday as well as throughout his playing career, his name will be called plenty of times in the NFL. Merritt played four seasons at Alabama State, including one season affected by COVID-19. Throughout his career, he accumulated 1,164 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 31 games.</p><p>He later joined New Mexico, quickly becoming a crucial player for the Lobos. Over 12 games, he tallied 1,190 rushing yards on 189 carries, scoring 17 rushing touchdowns. He also contributed with seven receptions for 72 yards and another touchdown. A highlight of his season was during New Mexico’s 25-17 win against Fresno State, where his game-tying run grabbed attention and made headlines.</p><p>He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/former-alabama-state-star-jacory-croskey-merritt-transfers-to-arizona">later transferred to Arizona, where he played just one game</a> for the Wildcats. In that game, he rushed for 106 yards and scored a touchdown on 13 attempts, ironically against New Mexico. However, due to eligibility issues stemming from an NCAA discrepancy involving his jersey number 21—reassigned to another player after he redshirted as a freshman at Alabama State in 2019—he was limited to only one game.</p><p>The one game was all he needed to get his call-up to the next level. This Spring, he was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL Draft with the 255th overall pick by the Commanders. Now, “Bill” looks to find himself high on the Commanders’ depth chart as they look to copy their immense success from last season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt wants to be called ‘Bill’

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He is the Founder of HBCU Pulse, a multimedia outlet with the mission to tell the authentic stories of HBCU Life via traditional, digital and social media outlets to amplify our voice. He is also the host of HBCU Pulse Radio, which can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU Fridays at 5 p.m. EST and wherever you get your podcasts.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">HBCU</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Former Alabama State and Arizona standout Jacory Croskey-Merritt <a href="https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1957603593109815622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener">had a major moment</a> in Monday evening’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He rattled off a 27-yard touchdown in the first quarter, eluding defenders and finding a hole in the defense to run in for an easy touchdown score.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">BILL 💸</p><p>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsWAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsWAS</a> ESPN <a href="https://t.co/mltwoCHhdh">pic.twitter.com/mltwoCHhdh</a></p><p>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1957603593109815622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The moment itself was a full-circle moment for the former HBCU standout, who started his career in the SWAC. Merritt played four seasons at Alabama State, including one season affected by COVID-19. Throughout his career, he accumulated 1,164 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 31 games.</p><p>Notably, he achieved two 100-yard games, rushing for 143 yards on 17 carries against Prairie View A&amp;M and 106 yards on 14 carries against Texas Southern in 2021. Merritt also showcased his versatility with 29 career receptions, amassing 335 yards and an additional touchdown.</p><p>He later <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/former-alabama-state-product-jacory-croskey-merritt-erupts-for-huge-touchdown">transferred to New Mexico, where he became a key player</a> for the Lobos. Over 12 games, he racked up 1,190 rushing yards on 189 carries and scored 17 rushing touchdowns. He also added seven receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. One of his standout moments came during New Mexico’s 25-17 victory over Fresno State, where he delivered a game-tying run that made headlines.</p><p>He then hit the transfer portal again, t<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/former-alabama-state-star-jacory-croskey-merritt-transfers-to-arizona">his time transferring to Arizona</a>. He played just one game for the Wildcats, rushing for 106 yards and scoring one touchdown on 13 attempts, ironically against New Mexico. Due to eligibility issues related to an NCAA discrepancy involving his jersey number 21, which was reassigned to another player after he redshirted as a freshman at Alabama State in 2019, he played only one game.</p><p>Even with the eligibility issue, he was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL Draft with the 255th overall pick by the Commanders, landing him in what appears to be the perfect situation to showcase his talent on the next level.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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