Croskey-Merritt limited to RB3/RB4 role in expected committee; avoid early draft consideration.

Croskey-Merritt, a rookie seventh-rounder who forced the Commanders to trade Brian Robinson during training camp, led the team in rushing categories last season with 175-805-8 and ranked sixth in YCO/ATT (3.50) and 15th in missed tackles forced rate (19.4%) among 33 RBs with 150+ attempts. However, the source notes he never saw the volume to serve as a reliable fantasy asset: of 17 games played, he had eight games with fewer than 10 rush attempts and had a non-existent passing game role, never surpassing two targets in any game. The source reports that ESPN's John Keim indicated the Commanders are 'likely' to enter the season with a running back by committee situation, meaning 'JCM shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a RB3/RB4 for the time being.' He faces added competition from Rachaad White, who signed a one-year deal.