# David Harrison: 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. **Claimed:** Apr 28, 2026 **Pundit:** David Harrison — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/david-harrison **Outlet:** Locked On Commanders (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-commanders-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/7c3048/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/dd4ec57b-d2e1-4378-a057-7e7fe1d38252/episodes/31aeb44a-db18-4586-b4f6-7dad95f6cf87/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=dd4ec57b-d2e1-4378-a057-7e7fe1d38252&awEpisodeId=31aeb44a-db18-4586-b4f6-7dad95f6cf87&feed=psq7p3Ar 72 checkable claims — 54 roster spot calls and 18 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 56 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 47 of 72 have settled so far, averaging 97.9 out of 100, against 89.4 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. > We've got 26 players that I believe will make the initial 53 if the initial 53 had to be set today. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Jer'Zhan Newton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jer'Zhan Newton, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Robert Henry to land on the practice squad** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Robert Henry, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Trey Amos to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Amos, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Deatrich Wise to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deatrich Wise, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Ott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Ott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tress Way to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tress Way, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nick Allegretti to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nick Allegretti, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Frankie Luvu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Frankie Luvu, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mike Sainristil to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mike Sainristil, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ben Sinnott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ben Sinnott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Odafe Oweh to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Odafe Oweh, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Magee to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Magee, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Amik Robertson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Amik Robertson, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Antonio Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Antonio Williams, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Colson Yankoff to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Colson Yankoff, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marcus Mariota to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Daron Payne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daron Payne, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jeremy Reaves to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremy Reaves, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kaytron Allen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaytron Allen, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Quan Martin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quan Martin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kain Medrano to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kain Medrano, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tim Settle to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tim Settle, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **K'Lavon Chaisson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: K'Lavon Chaisson, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brandon Coleman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brandon Coleman, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jayden Daniels to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Charles Omenihu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charles Omenihu, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Luke McCaffrey to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andrew Wylie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andrew Wylie, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylin Lane to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dorance Armstrong to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dorance Armstrong, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Rachaad White to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rachaad White, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Sam Cosmi to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sam Cosmi, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Sonny Styles to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sonny Styles, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Dyami Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dyami Brown, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **John Bates to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Bates, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matt Gulbin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matt Gulbin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Joshua Josephs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joshua Josephs, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Chris Paul to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Paul, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Percy Butler to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Percy Butler, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Javon Kinlaw to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Javon Kinlaw, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Terry McLaurin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Leo Chenal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Leo Chenal, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Conerly Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Conerly Jr., Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nick Cross to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nick Cross, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chig Okonkwo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chig Okonkwo, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Treylon Burks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Treylon Burks, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Ott to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Ott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Marcus Mariota to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tress Way to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tress Way, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jerome Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jerome Ford, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Timothy McKay to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Timothy McKay, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Cosmi to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Sam Cosmi, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Laremy Tunsil to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Laremy Tunsil, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jerome Ford to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jerome Ford, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Nick Allegretti to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Nick Allegretti, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaytron Allen to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kaytron Allen, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brandon Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Brandon Coleman, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luke McCaffrey to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trent Scott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trent Scott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Athan Kaliakmanis to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Athan Kaliakmanis, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Laremy Tunsil to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Laremy Tunsil, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Daron Payne to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Daron Payne, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jake Moody to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jake Moody, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylin Lane to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Andrew Wylie to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Andrew Wylie, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Will Harris to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Harris, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jayden Daniels to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Josh Conerly Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Josh Conerly Jr., Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ahkello Witherspoon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ahkello Witherspoon, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Javon Kinlaw to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Javon Kinlaw, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jerome Ford to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jerome Ford, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Jer'Zhan Newton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jer-zhan-newton - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Robert Henry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/robert-henry - Trey Amos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-amos - Deatrich Wise — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deatrich-wise - Tyler Ott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-ott - Tress Way — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tress-way - Nick Allegretti — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-allegretti - Frankie Luvu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/frankie-luvu - Mike Sainristil — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-sainristil - Ben Sinnott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ben-sinnott - Odafe Oweh — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/odafe-oweh - Jordan Magee — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-magee - Amik Robertson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/amik-robertson - Antonio Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/antonio-williams-1040 - Colson Yankoff — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colson-yankoff - Marcus Mariota — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-mariota - Daron Payne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/daron-payne - Jeremy Reaves — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremy-reaves - Kaytron Allen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaytron-allen - Quan Martin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quan-martin - Kain Medrano — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kain-medrano - Tim Settle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tim-settle - K'Lavon Chaisson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/k-lavon-chaisson - Brandon Coleman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brandon-coleman - Jayden Daniels — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-daniels - Charles Omenihu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charles-omenihu - Luke McCaffrey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luke-mccaffrey - Jacory Croskey-Merritt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jacory-croskey-merritt - Andrew Wylie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andrew-wylie - Jaylin Lane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylin-lane - Dorance Armstrong — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dorance-armstrong - Rachaad White — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rachaad-white - Sam Cosmi — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sam-cosmi - Sonny Styles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sonny-styles - Dyami Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dyami-brown - John Bates — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-bates - Matt Gulbin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matt-gulbin - Joshua Josephs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joshua-josephs - Chris Paul — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-paul - Percy Butler — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/percy-butler - Javon Kinlaw — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/javon-kinlaw - Terry McLaurin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin - Leo Chenal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/leo-chenal - Josh Conerly Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-conerly-jr - Nick Cross — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-cross - Chig Okonkwo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chig-okonkwo - Treylon Burks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/treylon-burks - Jerome Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jerome-ford - Timothy McKay — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/timothy-mckay - Laremy Tunsil — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/laremy-tunsil - Trent Scott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trent-scott - Athan Kaliakmanis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/athan-kaliakmanis - Jake Moody — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jake-moody - Will Harris — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-harris - Ahkello Witherspoon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ahkello-witherspoon ## What others said about the same people - Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24) - Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100) - John Breech on Washington Commanders: Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fddc8e1-3823-4252-bdd7-f81ef11b1da3 (scored 90.48) - Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picked seven Week 10 games with final scores, including a Commanders upset of the Giants, Lions over the Patriots in Munich, Chiefs over the Falcons, Packers edging the Vikings, 49ers over the Cowboys, Bengals over the Steelers and Ravens over the Chargers. They also suggested Joe Burrow could win MVP this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e2531f3a-2140-40ac-9831-5ff8224e090f (scored 95.24) - Eva Geitheim on Washington Commanders: Geitheim picked the Commanders, Lions, Chiefs, Texans, Vikings, Jaguars, Colts, Panthers, Bills, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c011abef-0b18-41ad-acad-6a67dfbd41fd (scored 100) - Gilberto Manzano on Washington Commanders: Manzano picked the Commanders, Lions, Chiefs, Browns, Packers, Jaguars, Dolphins, Saints, Bills, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/84ac6f54-01af-44ab-b97a-f742b2aa3d39 (scored 100) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=david-harrison