


Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt (born April 12, 2001) is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama State Hornets, New Mexico Lobos, and Arizona Wildcats. Croskey-Merritt was selected by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
Croskey-Merritt was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 12, 2001, later attending Sidney Lanier High School. He was rated as a zero-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Alabama State Hornets over Alcorn State.
College career
Alabama State
In 2022, Croskey-Merritt rushed 120 times for 526 yards and four touchdowns. In four years with the Hornets, he rushed for 1,164 yards and 13 touchdowns. After the 2022 season, Croskey-Merritt entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
New Mexico
Croskey-Merritt transferred to play for the New Mexico Lobos. In week 13 of the 2023 season, he ran for 204 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Fresno State. In the 2023 regular season finale, Croskey-Merritt rushed for 233 yards versus Utah State. During the 2023 season, he ran 189 times for 1,190 yards and 17 touchdowns and hauled in eight receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown, earning second-team all-Mountain West honors. After the season, Croskey-Merritt entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Arizona
Croskey-Merritt originally transferred to play for the Arizona Wildcats, however he would later flip to play for the Ole Miss Rebels, before again joining Arizona. In 2024, he appeared in just one game due to eligibility issues where he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. After the 2024 season, Croskey-Merritt declared for the 2025 NFL draft and accepted an invite to play in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl, where he rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries and was named the games MVP.
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