# Jeff Kerr: Kerr ranks the Eagles' eight undrafted free agents by their chances of making the initial 53-man roster, with Kapena Gushiken the most likely and predicts at least one UDFA makes the 53. He also forecasts practice squad spots for Zion Wilson, Deontae Lawson and Maximus Pulley, and a release for long snapper Rocco Underwood.

**Claimed:** Aug 26, 2026
**Pundit:** Jeff Kerr — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/eagles-udfa-report-ranking-each-rookie-s-chances-of-making-53-man-roster-01m0zf5cc1p4

8 checkable claims — 7 roster spot calls and 1 top player list — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

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

4 of 8 have settled so far, averaging 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> Of the eight UDFAs, Gushiken has the best chance to make the 53.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Chance Campbell to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chance Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Rocco Underwood to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rocco Underwood, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Maximus Pulley to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Maximus Pulley, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Smael Mondon Jr. to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Smael Mondon Jr., Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Zion Wilson to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zion Wilson, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Deontae Lawson to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deontae Lawson, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Kapena Gushiken to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kapena Gushiken, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Let's rank the eight current undrafted free agents based on their performance in training camp and their roster situation.**
  - Kind: Top Player Lists
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Chance Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chance-campbell
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Rocco Underwood — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rocco-underwood
- Maximus Pulley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/maximus-pulley
- Smael Mondon Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/smael-mondon-jr
- Zion Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zion-wilson
- Deontae Lawson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deontae-lawson
- Kapena Gushiken — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kapena-gushiken

## What others said about the same people

- Nate Tice on Philadelphia Eagles: Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b8378e16-ea5c-4107-a883-28aaf0e71134 (scored 0)
- Steven Ruiz on Philadelphia Eagles: Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a30ff469-4972-4c48-855b-ba984e4de9d0 (scored 0)
- Matt Harmon on Philadelphia Eagles: Harmon picked the Bengals to beat the Texans in Week 2, expecting Nico Collins to miss the game with a hamstring injury, and also predicted the Titans would be shut out by the Eagles. He took the Rams over the Giants, the Bears over the Vikings, and the Jaguars at Denver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/21a71025-ab65-4716-ac2c-e77ad5ce3348 (scored 100)
- Ty Schmit on Philadelphia Eagles: While taking the Bears to cover, he said he expects the Eagles to win Monday night in Chicago in a tight game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/118b8db9-3aa5-429d-925b-8683b0f17024 (scored 0)
- Darius Butler on Philadelphia Eagles: He trusts Jalen Hurts over the Bears' quarterback situation and picked Philadelphia to beat Chicago on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d98968c9-3fd0-44cf-af9d-e305f0a97648 (scored 0)
- Jared Dubin on Philadelphia Eagles: Dubin picked the Eagles to win at Chicago 23-10 on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ff02a653-02d7-47d8-872c-107113a8dbf7 (scored 33.33)

## More roster spot calls

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

- Carter Bahns on Jeshaun Jones: A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/98c7155f-d05c-43cb-8c03-4f50d43211a8 (scored 0)
- Ralph Ventre on Christian Benford: Ventre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/94b844fe-bb22-4517-81f5-6263eb0213f1 (scored 0)
- Thomas Martinez on Patrick Herbert: Martinez projects the Chargers' starting lineups on offense and defense for their Week 3 game at Buffalo, with injuries forcing several changes — Oronde Gadsden II at tight end, Trevor Penning at left guard, Jamaree Caldwell at defensive tackle and RJ Mickens at safety — while expecting Ladd McConkey to play and Marquez Valdez-Scantling to debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 (scored 0)
- Tyler Sullivan on Jake Haener: Sullivan expects the Giants, thin at quarterback after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, to elevate Jake Haener from the practice squad for Week 3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eb928ca7-b6fd-41e7-8b48-b38e4f64ce09 (scored 0)
- Ethan Hurwitz on Jeremiah Pharms Jr.: Hurwitz writes that the elevations of Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Mike Brown likely mean Leonard Taylor III stays a healthy scratch and Joshua Farmer could be one too for the Week 3 game at Jacksonville, and that both elevated players will revert to the practice squad after Sunday. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fc98ac5c-1a8e-4462-94fa-993b02c52d00 (scored 0)
- Randy Gurzi on Reddy Steward: Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player he expects Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. He also predicts Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5 (scored 0)

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