The Washington Commanders' season didn't go as anybody had hoped for, but it did feature several bright spots. One of them was a player who wasted no time endearing himself as a fan-favorite in D.C.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a seventh-round pick, the final of 25 running backs selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. By training camp, he was the story of the offseason. By Week 3, he was the Commanders' starting rusher.
Croskey-Merritt secured 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 on 4.6 yards per carry. Somehow, it wasn't enough to be nominated for Offensive Rookie of the Year.