Commanders' Croskey-Merritt: Draft Steal to Lead Back

0:00On March 16th, the Washington commanders are reshaping their running-back group after losing Chris Rodriguez Jr. to the Jacksonville Jaguars and, seeing Jeremy McNichols hit free agency with little chance of coming back, they quickly added Ross Shodd White, who joins his old college quarterback, Jaden Daniels, along with Jerome Ford, to fill the gaps. Jackori Kroski-Marit, a seventh-round pick and number 245 overall, surprised everyone with a strong, working season that punched way. Above his draft spot, despite being overlooked before the draft, he proved his worth right away for the team. New offensive coordinator, David Blue, has high hopes for him, calling out his potential as a leadback with some polishing. Blau sees a bright future in a possible running-back committee, and fans are buzzing about Kroski-Marit's momentum heading into the off-season. Lately, social media clips show him grinding hard with trainers, making it clear he's not taking his spot for granted. His draft stock had dropped after an NCAA eligibility issue in 2025, but that only fueled

1:04his drive. More competition could come if the commander's grab Jeremiah Love at number 7 in the draft. Yet Kroski-Marit's work ethic suggests he'll fight. To stay central in Washington's plans next season.