Although the preseason becomes tiresome for established professionals eager for the new campaign to arrive, it represents something entirely different for those fighting for relevancy. And one NFL analyst believes there is a surging Washington Commanders rookie ready to make himself a household name.
It's getting harder to ignore the momentum building around Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The Commanders ended his dramatic slide at No. 245 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, which came thanks in no small part to having his eligibility revoked by the NCAA one game into his transfer to Arizona.