David Harrison· Apr 28, 2026
Harrison projects the Washington Commanders' initial 53-man roster if it had to be set today, naming 26 offensive players, three specialists and 24 defenders, and also assigns depth-chart slots at quarterback, running back, the offensive line, the interior defensive line, and the return/specialist jobs.
“We've got 26 players that I believe will make the initial 53 if the initial 53 had to be set today.”
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72 checkable claims — 54 roster spot calls and 18 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 56 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
43 of 72 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 88.4 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 4 and below it on 1.
Where this call stands in the room
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Who this take is about
- Tyler Ott
- Washington Commanders
- Tress Way
- Nick Allegretti
- Frankie Luvu
- Mike Sainristil
- Ben Sinnott
- Odafe Oweh
- Jordan Magee
- Amik Robertson
- Antonio Williams
- Colson Yankoff
- Marcus Mariota
- Daron Payne
- Jeremy Reaves
- Kaytron Allen
- Quan Martin
- Kain Medrano
- Tim Settle
- K'Lavon Chaisson
- Brandon Coleman
- Jayden Daniels
- Charles Omenihu
- Luke McCaffrey
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Andrew Wylie
- Jaylin Lane
- Dorance Armstrong
- Rachaad White
- Sam Cosmi
- Sonny Styles
- Dyami Brown
- John Bates
- Matt Gulbin
- Joshua Josephs
- Chris Paul
- Percy Butler
- Javon Kinlaw
- Terry McLaurin
- Leo Chenal
- Josh Conerly Jr.
- Nick Cross
- Chig Okonkwo
- Treylon Burks
- Laremy Tunsil
- Robert Henry
- Trey Amos
- Trent Scott
- Jerome Ford
- Jake Moody
- Athan Kaliakmanis
- Will Harris
- Timothy McKay
- Ahkello Witherspoon
- Deatrich Wise
- Jer'Zhan Newton
72 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsTyler OttWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Tyler Ott to make the roster
“We do have three specialists, Tresway, Tyler Ott, and then, I guess, Jake Moody.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Tyler Ott
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsTress WayWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Tress Way to make the roster
“We do have three specialists, Tresway, Tyler Ott, and then, I guess, Jake Moody.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Tress Way
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Nick Allegretti to make the roster
“Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosme, Josh Connerly Junior”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Nick Allegretti
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Frankie Luvu to make the roster
“Sonny Styles, Frankie Luevue, Leo Chanal, Jordan McGee, and I do have Kane Medrano”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Frankie Luvu
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Mike Sainristil to make the roster
“Four cornerbacks, Trey Amos, Mikey Sandersdale, and then the newcomers”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Mike Sainristil
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Ben Sinnott to make the roster
“Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff, are the four”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Ben Sinnott
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsOdafe OwehWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafe OA, Dorrance Armstrong”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Odafe Oweh
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Jordan Magee to make the roster
“Sonny Styles, Frankie Luevue, Leo Chanal, Jordan McGee, and I do have Kane Medrano”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jordan Magee
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“the newcomers, Amiek Robertson and Akello Witherspoon”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Amik Robertson
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Antonio Williams to make the roster
“Antonio Williams, third round pick this year”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Antonio Williams
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Colson Yankoff to make the roster
“Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff, are the four that I think we're carrying into the initial 53”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Colson Yankoff
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Marcus Mariota to make the roster
“Marcus Mariota, the veteran backup”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Marcus Mariota
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Daron Payne to make the roster
“We started all off with the defensive line, and we've got Deron Payne, Javon Kinlaw”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Daron Payne
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Jeremy Reaves to make the roster
“Nick Cross, Will Harris, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reeves, and Percy Butler”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jeremy Reaves
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Kaytron Allen to make the roster
“Caitron Allen, the rookie running back out of Penn State, I think is gonna make this list”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Kaytron Allen
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Quan Martin to make the roster
“Nick Cross, Will Harris, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reeves, and Percy Butler”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Quan Martin
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Kain Medrano to make the roster
“I do have Kane Medrano, rounding out that linebacker group”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Kain Medrano
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsTim SettleWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Tim Settle to make the roster
“Johnny Newton, Tim Settle providing some depth on the interior”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Tim Settle
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
K'Lavon Chaisson to make the roster
“Kayla Moncheison coming over after his really great season with the New England Patriots last year”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- K'Lavon Chaisson
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Brandon Coleman to make the roster
“10 offensive linemen, Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Brandon Coleman
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Jayden Daniels to make the roster
“we're gonna start it all off with the quarterback position. Of course, Jaden Daniels, the franchise quarterback”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jayden Daniels
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Charles Omenihu to make the roster
“Charles and many hue rounding out that list of 10 names, for the defensive front”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Charles Omenihu
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Luke McCaffrey to make the roster
“Luke McCaffrey and Trey Lynn Burks. Those are the six receivers that I'm keeping”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Luke McCaffrey
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make the roster
“So Corey Kroske, Merritt, second year player, seventh round pick out of Arizona last year. He comes back as one of those running backs.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Andrew Wylie to make the roster
“Andrew Wiley comes out, as a swing tackle.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Andrew Wylie
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Jaylin Lane to make the roster
“Jalen Lane in his second season”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jaylin Lane
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Dorance Armstrong to make the roster
“Adafe OA, Dorrance Armstrong, again, presuming that his injury recovery is still on track”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Dorance Armstrong
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 2
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Rachaad White to make the roster
“Rashad White's the new veteran. Three down. Third down specific running back comes back.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Rachaad White
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsSam CosmiWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Sam Cosmi to make the roster
“Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosme, Josh Connerly Junior”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Sam Cosmi
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Sonny Styles to make the roster
“Linebackers, we have five of them. Sonny Styles, Frankie Luevue, Leo Chanal, Jordan McGee, and I do have Kane Medrano”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Sonny Styles
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Dyami Brown to make the roster
“De'Ami Brown returning to the team”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Dyami Brown
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJohn BatesWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
John Bates to make the roster
“Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff, are the four”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- John Bates
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Matt Gulbin to make the roster
“Matt Golden, the sixth round center taken out of Michigan State”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Matt Gulbin
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Joshua Josephs to make the roster
“Joshua Joseph's, the draft pick”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Joshua Josephs
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsChris PaulWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Chris Paul to make the roster
“Chris Paul, of course, is gonna be in the mix”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Chris Paul
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Percy Butler to make the roster
“Nick Cross, Will Harris, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reeves, and Percy Butler who is, absolutely loved”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Percy Butler
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Javon Kinlaw to make the roster
“we've got Deron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, your primary two interior defensive linemen”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Javon Kinlaw
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Terry McLaurin to make the roster
“in the receiver room. I'm keeping six guys. Terry McLaurin”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Terry McLaurin
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsLeo ChenalWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Leo Chenal to make the roster
“Sonny Styles, Frankie Luevue, Leo Chanal, Jordan McGee, and I do have Kane Medrano”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Leo Chenal
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Josh Conerly Jr. to make the roster
“Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosme, Josh Connerly Junior”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Josh Conerly Jr.
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsNick CrossWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Nick Cross to make the roster
“Safety, we've got five of those guys, Nick Cross, Will Harris, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reeves, and Percy Butler”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Nick Cross
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end position, I got four guys coming in on the 53. Chigga Conquo”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Chig Okonkwo
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Treylon Burks to make the roster
“Luke McCaffrey and Trey Lynn Burks. Those are the six receivers that I'm keeping on there on the roster”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Treylon Burks
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Brandon Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
“Those are the five starters as I see it today... Brandon Coleman just has that upside to him”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Laremy Tunsil to be 1st on the depth chart
“Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosme, Josh Connerly Junior. Those are the five starters as I see it today.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Robert Henry to make the roster
“Robert Henry junior, undrafted free agent brought in out of UTSA, most likely headed to the practice squad”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTrey AmosWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Trey Amos to make the roster
“Four cornerbacks, Trey Amos, Mikey Sandersdale, and then the newcomers, Amiek Robertson and Akello Witherspoon”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kaytron Allen to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I think is gonna make this list as probably your third back, looking like your power back”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Daron Payne to be 1st on the depth chart
“Deron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, your primary two interior defensive linemen as I see it right now”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSam CosmiWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Sam Cosmi to be 1st on the depth chart
“Those are the five starters as I see it today”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylin Lane to be 1st on the depth chart
“Your punt returner is gonna be Jalen Lane”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trent Scott to make the roster
“Trent Scott, Matt Golden, the sixth round center taken out of Michigan State, and then Tim McKay”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jerome Ford to be 4th on the depth chart
“I think he's gonna round out that fourth spot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJake MoodyWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Jake Moody to make the roster
“We do have three specialists, Tresway, Tyler Ott, and then, I guess, Jake Moody.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jayden Daniels to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaden Daniels, the franchise quarterback, coming back healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Andrew Wylie to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Andrew Wiley comes out, as a swing tackle.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTress WayWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Tress Way to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think, again, trust way is gonna be your punter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Laremy Tunsil to make the roster
“And then 10 offensive linemen, Larabee Tunzel, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Sam Cosme, Josh Connerly Junior”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jerome Ford to make the roster
“And then Jerome Ford, the other veteran that they signed this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luke McCaffrey to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think kick returners right now, you're looking at the roster. Luke McCaffrey and Jerome Ford are probably your kick returners.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Athan Kaliakmanis to be 3rd on the depth chart
“seventh round pick, Ethan Kaliak Manis, who, a lot of people, myself included, expect him to beat out Sam Hartman for that third quarterback job”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nick Allegretti to be 1st on the depth chart
“Those are the five starters as I see it today”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Harris to make the roster
“Nick Cross, Will Harris, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reeves, and Percy Butler”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Timothy McKay to make the roster
“and then Tim McKay, assuming he's now healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jerome Ford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Luke McCaffrey and Jerome Ford are probably your kick returners”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ahkello Witherspoon to make the roster
“the newcomers, Amiek Robertson and Akello Witherspoon”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Conerly Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Those are the five starters as I see it today”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Deatrich Wise to make the roster
“Dietrich Wise Junior, a big edge”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marcus Mariota to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Marcus Mariota, the veteran backup”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTyler OttWashington CommandersApr 28, 2026
Tyler Ott to be 1st on the depth chart
“long snapper, Tyler Otts”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Javon Kinlaw to be 1st on the depth chart
“your primary two interior defensive linemen as I see it right now”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jer'Zhan Newton to make the roster
“Johnny Newton, Tim Settle providing some depth on the interior”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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