How Newest Commander RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt Got the Nickname “Bill”

In the past, guessing whom the Commanders might pick in the seventh round has been an exercise in futility. By that point in the draft, player evaluations are all over the place, and NFL teams frequently pick players that fans and media have never heard of.

In Adam Peters’ first two drafts in Washington, it seems to have got a lot easier. Look for prospects with freaky athleticism, projected to be available in the late rounds for reasons other than lack of NFL upside, with double-barrel last names, who have received a lot of attention from the team, and you’re well on your way to having a short list.

In Peters’ first season in Washington, the Commanders selected Notre Dame defensive end…