# Daniel Wade: Handing out 2026 Chargers draft grades, Wade named seven offensive linemen they consider locks for the roster, including fourth-round pick Travis Burke.

**Claimed:** Apr 28, 2026
**Pundit:** Daniel Wade — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/daniel-wade
**Outlet:** Locked On Chargers (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-chargers-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us
**Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/d1cedf/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/709e5c37-556a-46ea-9cab-c0d0267c4589/episodes/b4ea298a-cd99-4371-a8eb-617c877641b5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=709e5c37-556a-46ea-9cab-c0d0267c4589&awEpisodeId=b4ea298a-cd99-4371-a8eb-617c877641b5&feed=A8M6ytRb

7 checkable claims — 7 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

6 of 7 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> Those seven guys locked in.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Rashawn Slater to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Jake Slaughter to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jake Slaughter, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Travis Burke to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Burke, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Joe Alt to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Cole Strange to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cole Strange, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Trey Pipkins to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Pipkins, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Tyler Biadasz to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Biadasz, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Rashawn Slater — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rashawn-slater
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Jake Slaughter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jake-slaughter
- Travis Burke — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/travis-burke
- Joe Alt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joe-alt
- Cole Strange — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cole-strange
- Trey Pipkins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-pipkins
- Tyler Biadasz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-biadasz

## What others said about the same people

- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0)
- Tyler Sullivan on Los Angeles Chargers: Sullivan flags five Week 9 underdogs they expect to pull upsets: the Packers at New England, the Vikings over Buffalo, the winless Chargers over Houston, the Panthers over Denver, and the Falcons over Cincinnati in Madrid. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b01bc807-6ff9-460f-8ab3-c7506b54effb (scored 0)
- Kevin Wildes on Los Angeles Chargers: Wildes used their upset alert on the winless Chargers to beat the Rams. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4a6e4641-36d3-4a34-9929-9d1fdab93cbb (scored 0)
- Greg Auman on Los Angeles Chargers: Auman predicts an all-Los Angeles Super Bowl with the Chargers beating the Rams 24-21. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b529264d-fbdd-4b2c-88aa-4c15848659a6 (scored 21.43)
- Nick Wright on Los Angeles Chargers: Nick Wright ran through their projected 2025 records for all 16 AFC teams, calling Baltimore a 13-win regular-season juggernaut, Houston a 12-win team with the league's best defense, and going under on the Jets, Bengals, Steelers and Chargers; they also picked the Chiefs' game-by-game schedule to 12-5 and said Buffalo wins the AFC East. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d726dad7-b84e-421c-8274-380142c4ff2e (scored 0)
- Eric Mangini on Los Angeles Chargers: Mangini took the Titans to upset the Texans, and in the chips segment backed the Chargers to upset Denver, the Patriots over the Raiders, and the Rams over the Bills. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/af6364dd-ba73-40cb-95fa-a9fa3ddf962b (scored 0)

## 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)

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