Jerome Ford - Commanders RB
The Washington Commanders have some problems to solve regarding their running back dynamic. This is a nice problem to have, but nobody is any closer to finding out for sure.
Both Dan Quinn and running backs coach Anthony Lynn have stated that the backfield competition is open and will likely remain so through the preseason. Everyone also seems to have made a good impression over offseason workouts, which only makes things more complicated.
Rachaad White has done enough to establish himself as a potentially key contributor, especially as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added some bulk and looks sharp after returning from injury. Sixth-round rookie Kaytron Allen's mindset is hard not to love, Jeremy McNichols' special-teams prowess gives him a shot, and undrafted rookie Robert Henry Jr. also made an early statement.
There is also Jerome Ford, who could be the wild card.
Things tailed off for the player last season with the Cleveland Browns, but Ford has some decent previous production that could be useful to Washington. While he's still on the roster bubble, he'll know how to turn it on enough at training camp to give himself a fighting chance.
Ford is battle-hardened when it comes to the summer battle for relevancy. That could give him the edge over others when it's all said and done.
Fred Davis II - Commanders CB
The Commanders have taken a calculated risk with their cornerback options this offseason. Adam Peters prioritized reinforcements on the front seven, believing this could provide the platform to make things easier in the secondary. He didn't completely neglect the position group, but some experts expected greater urgency.
Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson are entrenched as the starting trio. Nothing is set in stone aside from that, which presents a significant opportunity for those on the fringes to make their presence felt to get onto the team.
Undrafted rookie Fred Davis II is among them. He was a standout performer over the offseason. He was sticky in coverage and was flying all over the field to make plays. While his status remains extremely precarious, getting his foot in the door was the opening objective.
There is also a strong bond with Washington. His father, Fred Davis, spent his six-year career with the club as a productive tight end. Family ties aren't going to mean much when it comes to deciding who's going to make the team, but the corner caught the eye enough to monitor his progress closely over the summer.
Getting Davis' feet hot in a preseason environment will probably determine his fate. But he's off to a good start.
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