WaltAug 7, 2026

In its running 2026 free-agent signing grades, the site projects roles for several newly signed players (Diggs and Doubs as No. 2 receivers, Jennings and Nailor as third receivers, Allgeier as Arizona's primary back, Willis as Miami's starter), tags Chris Rodriguez as a potential fantasy sleeper, expects the Raiders to draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall and the Jets to take an edge rusher at No. 2, sees Bradley Chubb helping Buffalo advance deep into the playoffs, and doubts several signees will make the 53-man roster.

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1 of 2calls landed1 hit · 1 miss · 12 waiting

50Average accuracyout of 100, across 2 calls

75A naive guessthe same calls, no knowledge

2 of 14Settled12 still waiting

12Waitingnot graded yet

What Walt said

He has regressed since then due to age. However, he can still be a decent No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels.

Walt, the lead quote

Where it was published: Walter Football
The piece: NFL Free Agent Signing Grades – Latest Signing Grades for 2026 NFL Free Agency
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SaidAug 7
GradedAug 7–Sep 25

Box score, by kind

HitCloseMissWaiting

Group	Hits	Misses	Waiting
Roster Spot Calls	0	1	2
Mock Draft Picks	1	0	0
Depth Chart Calls	0	0	8
Team Draft Slot Calls	0	0	1
Playoff Picks	0	0	1
All	1	1	12

How each call scored

14 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls, 3 roster spot calls, 1 mock draft pick, 1 playoff pick and 1 team draft slot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 24 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

2 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 50 out of 100, against 75 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Of the 9 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 8.

Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.

Where this call stands in the room

Tyler Allgeier · 2026 season

Walt — 1the room — 4 calls from 4 punditsmedian 1

Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.

Roster Spot Calls1 miss · 2 waitingShow ▸

Durham Smythe to be cut
“It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't make the 53-man roster.”
Durham Smythe Baltimore Ravens
3 weeks on a 53
0Miss
0 − 100 naive = −100 × 2 difficulty = −200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BAL
skill:
−200
player:
Durham Smythe
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
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
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Kalia Davis to be cut
“He's just a body in the trenches, and it shouldn't be a surprise if he fails to crack the 53-man roster on a better defense.”
Kalia Davis Cleveland Browns
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Darnell Savage to be cut
“There's a better possibility that Savage won't even make the final 53-man roster.”
Darnell Savage Pittsburgh Steelers
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Mock Draft Picks1 hitShow ▸

Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Why would the Raiders sign Kirk Cousins for $20 million when they're just going to draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall?”
Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders
Went 1mocked at 1
100Hit
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Fernando Mendoza
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
1
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Depth Chart Calls8 waitingShow ▸

Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Cardinals were able to get a very cheap option to be their new primary back”
Tyler Allgeier Arizona Cardinals
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Jauan Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart
“He's certainly an upgrade over what the Vikings had last year at their third receiver spot, which was occupied by Jalen Nailor.”
Jauan Jennings Minnesota Vikings
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Romeo Doubs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“It's more likely that we'll see Doubs function as a No. 2 possession receiver, which means this is a bit of an overpay”
Romeo Doubs New England Patriots
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Jalen Coker to be 2nd on the depth chart
“It's looking like he'll be a solid No. 2 wideout in the NFL for a long time, and if that's true, he'll be appropriately paid.”
Jalen Coker Carolina Panthers
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He has regressed since then due to age. However, he can still be a decent No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels.”
Stefon Diggs
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
“they obviously signed a former Packer quarterback to be their new franchise signal-caller”
Malik Willis Miami Dolphins
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Jalen Nailor to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Nailor is just a No. 3 receiver at best, and I'm not even sure if he's a No. 3 receiver.”
Jalen Nailor Las Vegas Raiders
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Daniel Faalele to be 1st on the depth chart
“Faalele could end up starting for the Giants, making this a quality signing.”
Daniel Faalele New York Giants
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Team Draft Slot Calls1 waitingShow ▸

New York Jets to pick at number 2
“The Jets will be able to obtain a great edge rusher with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to complement Will McDonald”
New York Jets
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Playoff Picks1 waitingShow ▸

Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
“Chubb will give Buffalo a huge pass-rushing boost, which will help the team advance deep into the playoffs this upcoming season.”
Buffalo Bills
—Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Others on the same people

Sam Monson · Game Outcome Picks · New York Giants · Miss 0
Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins.
Pete Prisco · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Miss 36
Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich.
Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game.
Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score.
Pete Prisco · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Miss 36
Prisco picked the Giants to beat the Commanders at home in the Thursday night Week 10 game, 23-14, citing New York's dominant front seven containing Jayden Daniels.
Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin predicted final scores for seven Week 10 games, taking the Giants over the Commanders, the Lions, Chiefs, Packers, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens to win their respective matchups.

More depth chart calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

Jeremy Brener · Depth Chart Calls · Drew Lock · Hit 100
Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback.
Jeremy Brener · Depth Chart Calls · Jalen Milroe · Miss 0
Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury.
Jordan Dajani · Depth Chart Calls · Drew Kendall · Miss 0
Dajani expects Cam Jurgens to move back to center as the Ravens' starter after the trade, and projects a rebuilt Eagles offensive line for Week 5 with Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell starting from left tackle to right tackle.
Mike Moraitis · Depth Chart Calls · Tyson Bagent · Miss 0
Previewing the Bears-Packers Week 5 matchup, they state Tyson Bagent will again start at quarterback for Chicago, while framing Green Bay's receivers, pass defense and return game as threats. The rest of the piece is descriptive analysis of season-to-date statistics rather than forecasts of outcomes.
Chris Roling · Depth Chart Calls · Drew Lock · Miss 0
Roling expects Sam Darnold's hip injury to keep them out, meaning Drew Lock will be Seattle's quarterback when the Chargers visit in Week 4.
Christian Booher · Depth Chart Calls · Blake Miller · Miss 0
Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make their debut.