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Commanders' rookie unleashes instant hype eruption in prime time debut

The Washington Commanders made their fair share of headlines this weekend, and that was even before meeting the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in their second preseason contest.

Washington was reportedly looking to entertain trade offers for Brian Robinson Jr. This was all but confirmed when the running back did not suit up against Cincinnati. Instantly, one player became a must-watch on Monday night.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

The seventh-round pick out of Arizona has been the star of the Commanders' offseason, quickly emerging as a player who could be a late-round steal.