Jacory Croskey-Merritt will make his debut this season for the Washington Commanders, but he wants NFL fans to call him by his preferred name.

In this case, "Bill" is Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Croskey-Merritt split his college career between Alabama State, New Mexico and Arizona. He made it all the way to the draft's seventh round, where he was chosen at pick No. 245 overall.

The Washington Commanders have an intriguing young running back by the name of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but he would rather go by "Bill Croskey-Merritt." Why? It's a nickname he picked up in his youth for having a short haircut,