Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a former New Mexico and Alabama State running back, has announced on Instagram that he would transfer to Ole Miss.
“The tougher the challenge, the higher the prize. “Let’s do it #family,” Croskey-Merritt wrote in the caption of a photo of himself wearing an Ole Miss uniform.
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Croskey-Merritt had originally announced his commitment to transfer to Arizona back in February. He began his career at Alabama State, where he rushed for 1,164 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Hornets.
In 2023, Croskey-Merritt was part of New Mexico’s offensive rejuvenation under former OC Bryant Vincent, rushing for 1,190 yards in 12 games on 189 carries with 17 rushing touchdowns. The Lobos improved from last in FBS in total offense in 2022 (228.1 ypg) to 47th in 2023 (410.6 ypg).
He was a second-team All-Mountain West selection and earned an All-America honorable mention from College Football News. Croskey-Merritt will have one season of eligibility remaining,
