Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Washington stacked the room around him in 2026: signed Rachaad White (1-yr, receiving-down threat), Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols, and drafted Kaytron Allen (6th round). Touches will be split, capping his weekly ceiling to a TD-dependent RB2/flex.

He ceded snaps to Chris Rodriguez over the back half of his rookie year due to ball-protection and pass-protection issues, and the late-season snap/carry-share decline (36% snaps W18) reflects that. Until he proves trustworthy on passing downs, he risks being a two-down back.

Reported to be managing an undisclosed (shoulder) injury at voluntary OTAs — dressed but held from team drills, with the staff being cautious. Appears minor; next checkpoint is mandatory minicamp (June 16–18) and training camp in July.

He led the 2025 backfield in touches (184), scrimmage yards (873) and TDs (8 — most among all rookies), and is the only WAS RB not on an expiring contract, signaling he's the long-term piece. If he wins early-down and goal-line work in camp, RB1 weeks are on the table in Jayden Daniels' efficient run-heavy offense.

Daniels' rushing gravity and a strong scheme inflate Washington RB efficiency and goal-line scoring opportunity, raising the floor for whoever secures the lead role.