Croskey-Merritt ranked 30th among NFL starting RBs ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Pro Football Focus has placed Bill Croskey-Merritt of the Washington Commanders as the 30th ranked starting running back among the NFL's 32 teams. This ranking comes after a season where he rushed for 805 yards and eight touchdowns. Despite showing potential, he is still working to improve key areas like pass protection and receiving skills. Washington bolstered its backfield by signing Rachaad White and drafting Kaytron Allen while releasing Chris Rodriguez. The Commanders are expected to lean on Croskey-Merritt for a significant portion of the carries as they prepare for the 2026 season.
- •Croskey-Merritt ranked 30th among NFL starting RBs by PFF.
- •He rushed for 805 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.
- •Washington signed Rachaad White and drafted Kaytron Allen for depth.
- •Chris Rodriguez departed to join the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Where did Commanders' Croskey-Merritt rank among 32 starting NFL RBs?
"PFF isn't too high on Washington's running back situation entering the 2026 season.
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