Veteran pass-catching running back who delivered a career year for the Commanders in 2025 after years as a journeyman.
Jeremy McNichols has bounced around the NFL since 2017 before settling in as a valuable third-down back for the Washington Commanders. The Boise State product stepped up when injuries hit Washington's backfield in 2025 and posted career bests as a receiver out of the backfield. He re-signed with the Commanders in March 2026.
Path to the league
McNichols starred at Boise State before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. His early career was a winding road through several rosters as he worked to establish himself as a reliable depth back and pass-catcher.
Career highlights
McNichols built his reputation on receiving ability and steady special-teams work. With Washington, he grew into a trusted option on passing downs. His 2025 season marked the most productive stretch of his career, validating years of patience as a roster fringe player.
2025 season
According to CBS Sports, McNichols rushed 44 times for 221 yards and a touchdown and caught 25 of 31 targets for 196 yards across 17 games in 2025. With Austin Ekeler sidelined by a season-ending injury, he became Washington's primary pass-catching back and recorded a career-high 417 total yards while averaging 6.0 yards per touch. His longest score came on a 60-yard rushing touchdown in a Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year deal in March 2026.
Sources
- CBS Sports: Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Career year in 2025
- ESPN: Jeremy McNichols player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
17 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | commanders | 17 | 44 | 221 | 5.0 | 1 | 60 |
| 2024 | commanders | 17 | 55 | 261 | 4.7 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 49ers | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | titans | 14 | 41 | 156 | 3.8 | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | titans | 16 | 47 | 204 | 4.3 | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | jaguars | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | colts | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | 49ers | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | commanders | 17 | 25 | 196 | 7.8 | 0 | 24 |
| 2024 | commanders | 17 | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 | titans | 14 | 28 | 240 | 8.6 | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 | titans | 16 | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 0 | 9 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Boise State
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA, USA
- Age
- 30
- Status
- active
