WASHINGTON (7News) — Five up, five down. The Washington Commanders’ 2025 NFL Draft has come to a close, with the team adding five new players over the three days.
With its fifth and final pick, the team drafted running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt at No. 245 overall.
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Croskey-Merritt comes to the nation’s capital from the University of Arizona. He played just one game for the Wildcats due to eligibility issues. Before his time in Tucson, Croskey-Merritt spent one season at New Mexico, following four seasons at Alabama State.
At 5’10” and 206 pounds, Croskey-Merritt shined at the East-West Shrine Bowl in January, where he put himself on the map.
He has been touted for his speed and slippery abilities to evade tacklers. He is also considered highly intelligent when it comes to reading defenses and making necessary adjustments.
Croskey-Merritt joins a Commanders running back room that consists of Brian Robinson, Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols.