Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Pronunciation:  jah CORE ee  CRAHS key MERH it

Alabama State: Played four seasons, one a COVID season and one a redshirt, at Alabama State … rushed for 1,164 yards and 13 touchdowns over his 31 career games … has two career 100-yard games to his credit, rushing for 143 yards on 17 carries last year against Prairie View A&M and 106 yards on 14 carries against Texas Southern in 2021 … also has 29 career receptions for 335 yards and a touchdown.

High School: Lettered in football at Sidney Lanier (Ala.) High School, earning All-Metro following senior season … named Second Team AHSAA Class 6A All-State and a two-time All-Metro selection … amassed 2,354 all-purpose yards, rushing for 1,363 yards and eight touchdowns on 210 carries with 23 receptions for 382 yards and a pair of touchdowns … added 231 punt return and 378 kickoff-return yards and led team a berth in the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs.

Personal: Birthday is April 12, 2001 … majoring in communications.