ScoutIndex

WAS WAS

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB

Jacory Croskey-Merritt came into the league as a 7th-round selection (245th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Arizona; New Mexico; Alabama State. He's currently with WAS, in his 2nd season in the league. He posted a 51.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 64th percentile among RBs. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,044 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 208#

College

Arizona; New Mexico; Alabama State

Draft

Rd 7, 245th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.8

29th percentile among RBs

5 games · 72 touches

Volume×0.1+1.14
Receiving×0.14-0.67
Total EPA×0.24-0.85
Conversion×0.1+0.13
Ball security×0.06+1.02
Yards/carry×0.12-1.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.05

Week 1 projection · @ PHI

Methodology
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.5 (13.7–79.2)52% 45.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)36% 0.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.8 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size44▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry10▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion66▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving20▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency24▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS44.852392540
2025WAS51.6178058968

Career profile

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with WAS.

He has rushed for 1,044 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 108 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with WAS: 805 yards and 8 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 51.6, in the 64th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
133
44/g
1
3
1.0/g
42
14/g
0
Away2
106
53/g
1
2
1.0/g
-2
-1/g
0
In division3
188
63/g
2
2
0.7/g
-2
-1/g
0
Out of division2
51
26/g
0
3
1.5/g
42
21/g
0
In wins1
36
36/g
0
1
1.0/g
7
7/g
0
In losses3
121
40/g
1
4
1.3/g
33
11/g
0
On grass3
114
38/g
1
4
1.3/g
35
12/g
0
On turf2
125
63/g
1
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
Indoors1
43
43/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors4
196
49/g
2
4
1.0/g
35
9/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI63 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -7 yds, 0 TD63
Week 2DAL43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 3SEA36 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD22
Week 4IND15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD30.9
Week 5NYG82 rush yds, 1 TD76.1

Jacory Croskey-Merritt — common questions

What position does Jacory Croskey-Merritt play?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jacory Croskey-Merritt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jacory Croskey-Merritt has played for WAS (2025–2026).
Where did Jacory Croskey-Merritt go to college?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt played college football at Arizona; New Mexico; Alabama State.
When was Jacory Croskey-Merritt drafted?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was selected in round 7, 245th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing).
What is Jacory Croskey-Merritt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt rated 44.8 for 2026, the 29th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2025