Commanders RB Breakout Watch | NFL News

0:00On September 2nd, the Washington commanders are looking for some serious Jews on offense as the season gets closer, and one name popping up is. 2nd year running back, Jacori Kroski-Marit. Bleacher report is calling him the top hidden gem for 2026, and it's easy to see why. Even with a rough offense last year, he still put up 873 scrimmage yards and 8 touchdowns. With a new zone blocking scheme and a healthy Jaden Daniels, Kroski-Marit could be the spark they need. Now, Kroski-Marit's rookie year wasn't exactly smooth sailing. He got a bigger role than expected after some shakeups in the backfield, but he struggled with efficiency at times. Despite getting plenty of touches, he only hit 50 yards of offense in five games. So, while he showed flashes, consistency was definitely a question mark. But here's where it gets interesting. The commanders might have another ace up their sleeve for the backfield in 2026. Bleacher report also highlighted 6-round pick, K-Tron Allen, as one of the

1:01most overlooked rookie running backs. They've already shown they're willing to give rookies a big role, so it's not out of the question for Allen to carve out his own space. Allen is described as a powerful runner with good vision, and he's even got a nickname that's already turning heads. Fatman. The athletic even called him one of their favorite draft picks, noting his durability and potential to complement the existing backfield. Imagine a one-two punch of Bill and Fatman leading the charge. So, while Jekori Kroski-Marit is being eyed as a breakout star, the commanders are also building depth and potential for the future at running. Back. It's a situation worth watching as they try to find that missing offensive firepower. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Kori with the story.