# Doug Joubert: Joubert projects the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the cutdown deadline, naming every player he expects to make the team by position group, plus several players he expects to receive PUP/IR designations, and predicting Torricelli Simpkins will later be moved to the practice squad. **Claimed:** Aug 24, 2026 **Pundit:** Doug Joubert — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/doug-joubert **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi/on-si-saints-projected-53-man-roster-01m0sszfh1jk 58 checkable claims — 58 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 59 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 42 of 58 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 83.3 for a naive guess at the same calls. > Here is the On SI Saints prognostication for who makes the cutdown and who doesn't *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Will Sherman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Sherman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Justin Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jayden Price to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Price, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kaden Elliss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kelvin Banks Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Julian Blackmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Julian Blackmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **David Edwards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: David Edwards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kendre Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Olave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zach Wood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wood, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Oscar Delp to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Oscar Delp, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Anfernee Jennings to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Anfernee Jennings, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Martin Emerson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Martin Emerson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Christen Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christen Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Cesar Ruiz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonas Sanker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Juwan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Barion Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Barion Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Quincy Riley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quincy Riley, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Noah Fant to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kool-Aid McKinstry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kool-Aid McKinstry, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Michael Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Michael Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Vernon Broughton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Vernon Broughton, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Devaughn Vele to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Taliese Fuaga to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Taliese Fuaga, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Isaiah Stalbird to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah Stalbird, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Carl Granderson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyree Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyree Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nathan Shepherd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nathan Shepherd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bryce Lance to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryce Lance, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Asim Richards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Asim Richards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alvin Kamara to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Davon Godchaux to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davon Godchaux, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cameron Jordan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chase Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chase Young, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ryan Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ryan Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Erik McCoy to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Shough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zach Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Travis Etienne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Danny Stutsman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Danny Stutsman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Pete Werner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Audric Estimé to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Audric Estimé, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chris Rumph II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Rumph II, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bub Means to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bub Means, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Xavier Truss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Xavier Truss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Palmer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Palmer, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Elliott Davison to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elliott Davison, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Smyth to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charlie Smyth, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Easton Kilty to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Easton Kilty, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Moliki Matavao to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Moliki Matavao, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaac Yiadom to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaac Yiadom, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Torricelli Simpkins III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Torricelli Simpkins III, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devin Neal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylan Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylan Ford, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **T.J. Hall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: T.J. Hall, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tanner Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Will Sherman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-sherman - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Justin Reid — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-reid - Jayden Price — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-price - Kaden Elliss — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaden-elliss - Kelvin Banks Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kelvin-banks-jr - Julian Blackmon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/julian-blackmon - David Edwards — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-edwards - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - Chris Olave — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-olave - Zach Wood — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zach-wood - Oscar Delp — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/oscar-delp - Anfernee Jennings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/anfernee-jennings - Martin Emerson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/martin-emerson - Christen Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christen-miller - Cesar Ruiz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cesar-ruiz - Jonas Sanker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonas-sanker - Juwan Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/juwan-johnson - Barion Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/barion-brown - Quincy Riley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quincy-riley - Noah Fant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/noah-fant - Kool-Aid McKinstry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kool-aid-mckinstry - Michael Reid — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-reid - Vernon Broughton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/vernon-broughton - Devaughn Vele — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devaughn-vele - Taliese Fuaga — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/taliese-fuaga - Isaiah Stalbird — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-stalbird - Carl Granderson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carl-granderson - Tyree Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyree-wilson - Nathan Shepherd — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nathan-shepherd - Bryce Lance — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-lance - Asim Richards — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/asim-richards - Alvin Kamara — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alvin-kamara - Davon Godchaux — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/davon-godchaux - Cameron Jordan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cameron-jordan - Chase Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chase-young - Ryan Wright — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ryan-wright - Erik McCoy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/erik-mccoy - Tyler Shough — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-shough - Zach Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zach-wilson - Travis Etienne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/travis-etienne - Danny Stutsman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/danny-stutsman - Pete Werner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pete-werner - Audric Estimé — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/audric-estime - Chris Rumph II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-rumph-ii - Bub Means — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bub-means - Xavier Truss — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-truss - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - Trey Palmer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-palmer - Elliott Davison — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elliott-davison - Charlie Smyth — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charlie-smyth - Easton Kilty — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/easton-kilty - Moliki Matavao — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/moliki-matavao - Isaac Yiadom — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaac-yiadom - Torricelli Simpkins III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/torricelli-simpkins-iii - Devin Neal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devin-neal - Jaylan Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylan-ford - T.J. Hall — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/t-j-hall - Tanner Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tanner-brown ## What others said about the same people - Chris Simms on New Orleans Saints: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 47.62) - Nick Wright on New Orleans Saints: On his Week 3 pick show, Nick Wright gave straight-up final-score predictions for five games, calling blowouts by Seattle over Washington and Kansas City over Miami, a Jacksonville home win over New England, a narrow New Orleans win over the Raiders and a low-scoring Baltimore win over Dallas in Brazil. He also called Seattle the best team in the NFL with the league's best defense. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/afa6070a-4229-4b28-a922-31d609ad1adf (scored 33.33) - Dan Beyer on New Orleans Saints: For his Week 3 survivor pick, he took the Saints to beat the Raiders at home, saying he doesn't see Las Vegas staying unbeaten. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fdedf503-5121-4109-b003-d5c980b00456 (scored 0) - Darrion Gray on New Orleans Saints: Predicted the Saints beat the Raiders 27-17 at home. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/778eb604-cf02-49f1-8468-fbc8b0798375 (scored 45.24) - John Hendricks on New Orleans Saints: Predicted a lower-scoring Saints win over the Raiders, 24-19, with the defense carrying them. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5d6f55b1-d993-4659-a8b9-d95c6942875e (scored 42.86) - Lance Moore on New Orleans Saints: Called for a Saints victory over the Raiders by a score of 27-20. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/92c9e860-f1af-4e13-a82c-80d31fa7be6e (scored 47.62) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeff Kerr on Zach Ertz: Kerr expects Zach Ertz to be elevated from the practice squad and play in the Eagles' Week 3 Monday night game against the Bears, and to serve as Philadelphia's clear TE1 with Dallas Goedert out. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e4fa8de-f88c-4d45-b568-49992a356539 (scored 0) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6ec1d507-c7b6-4873-a0a2-76817706e297 (scored 100) - 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) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2120c4ea-7113-4ebf-9ebc-0d4a62d83c3a (scored 100) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's updated 53-man roster projection for the Eagles after eight training camp practices, naming which players make the team at each position plus depth-chart placements like Wicks as WR2, Mundt as TE2, Kendall as third guard, Bell as third tackle, and Epps/Carter battling to start at safety. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/328a952b-d6b4-4065-aac9-0029421fb50f (scored 100) - 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) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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