WAS Jacory Croskey-Merritt
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: WAS.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: WAS (Washington Commanders)
- Bye week (2026): 7
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 122
2026 Outlook
Had some moments as a rookie but inconsistency was a major concern heading into 2026. Faces a crowded Commanders backfield with Rachaad White and Jerome Ford as veterans without starting upside. Sixth-round pick Dallas Allen could emerge as the primary back with an impressive training camp and offers intriguing upside as a former top-100 RB prospect. (per 12 Impact Rookie Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football))
Matthew Berry characterizes Washington's backfield as "definitely the single-most muddled" in the NFL entering 2026. Croskey-Merritt (nicknamed "Bill") enters as the nominal RB1 after averaging the 12th-most rushing yards over expected per carry as a rookie and ranking eighth in rushing success rate. However, he struggled with ball security in 2025, which hindered his early-season production. Berry projects him at RB37 ADP heading into 2026, noting that one of the committee backs will "skyrocket in ADP come August" once camp clarity emerges. (per How to handle the Washington Commanders running backs for fantasy football)
Relative to Rachaad White (August 3): Against established competition in the backfield, Croskey-Merritt ranks below veteran Rachaad White in fantasy value. White has proven production across four NFL seasons with over 200 receiving yards in each year, while Croskey-Merritt managed just 9 receptions for 68 yards as a rookie. With the Commanders likely to be competitive in 2026, White has a higher probability of becoming the team's preferred back. Analysts recommend avoiding Croskey-Merritt entirely at his projected range and pursuing alternatives like Woody Marks (Texans) or Blake Corum (Rams) instead. (per Fantasy Football Depth Chart Debate: Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Rachaad White)
Recent News
- 2026-08-25 — Jacory Croskey-Merritt - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2026) (Jacory Croskey-Merritt - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2026))
- 2026-08-03 — Fantasy Football Depth Chart Debate: Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Rachaad White (Fantasy Football Depth Chart Debate: Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Rachaad White)
- 2026-05-30 — NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026] (NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026])
- 2026-05-19 — 2026 NFL OTA News Tracker (2026 NFL OTA News Tracker)
- 2026-06-12 — RB Camp Battles To Watch For Fantasy Football: Is George Holani Coming For Jadarian Price? (RB Camp Battles To Watch For Fantasy Football: Is George Holani Coming For Jadarian Price?)
- 2026-04-03 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL draft intel, notes: What Adam Schefter is hearing (2026 NFL draft intel, notes: What Adam Schefter is hearing)
- 2026-06-18 — Fantasy Football Busts 2026: Five Players to Fade in Fantasy Football Drafts (Fantasy Football Busts 2026: Five Players to Fade in Fantasy Football Drafts)
- 2026-06-19 — NFL minicamp overreactions: Chargers WR ready for a breakout? Are 2026 Bengals really... (NFL minicamp overreactions: Chargers WR ready for a breakout? Are 2026 Bengals really...)
- 2026-06-05 — 12 Impact Rookie Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football) (12 Impact Rookie Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football))
Open Questions
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