# Blaine Grisak: After the Rams' first preseason game, Grisak predicted the full 53-man roster, naming three quarterbacks, four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends, nine offensive linemen, four linebackers, six defensive linemen, four edge rushers, five cornerbacks, five safeties and three special teamers, with Dean Connors headed for the practice squad instead. **Claimed:** Aug 16, 2026 **Pundit:** Blaine Grisak — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-53-man-roster-prediction-preseason-opener 54 checkable claims — 54 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 55 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 49 of 54 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 91.8 for a naive guess at the same calls. > Here's an updated 53-man roster prediction after the first preseason game. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Dean Connors to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dean Connors, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Tanner Ingle to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner Ingle, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **C.J. Daniels to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: C.J. Daniels, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Davis Allen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davis Allen, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Emmanuel Forbes to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Emmanuel Forbes, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kamren Kinchens to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kamren Kinchens, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Colby Parkinson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Konata Mumpfield to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Konata Mumpfield, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Joe Cardona to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joe Cardona, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty Simpson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Grant Stuard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Grant Stuard, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Higbee to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Poona Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Poona Ford, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Harrison Mevis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Harrison Mevis, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **David Quessenberry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: David Quessenberry, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Coleman Shelton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Coleman Shelton, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty Hamilton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty Hamilton, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Braden Fiske to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Terrance Ferguson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Shaun Dolac to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Shaun Dolac, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Max Klare to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Max Klare, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jordan Whittington to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Whittington, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Omar Speights to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Omar Speights, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matthew Stafford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josaiah Stewart to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josaiah Stewart, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Warren McClendon Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Warren McClendon Jr., Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ethan Evans to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ethan Evans, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Davante Adams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kevin Dotson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kevin Dotson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Byron Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kobie Turner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Beaux Limmer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Beaux Limmer, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Puka Nacua to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nate Landman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nate Landman, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Quentin Lake to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quentin Lake, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Davis, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Wallace to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Wallace, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Myles Garrett to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylen Watson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylen Watson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Trent McDuffie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trent McDuffie, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Stetson Bennett to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Stetson Bennett, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Steve Avila to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Steve Avila, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ronnie Rivers to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ronnie Rivers, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kyren Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kam Curl to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kam Curl, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alaric Jackson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alaric Jackson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Blake Corum to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Desjuan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Desjuan Johnson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylen McCollough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylen McCollough, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tim Keenan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tim Keenan, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jarquez Hunter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jarquez Hunter, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Dedich to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Dedich, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keagen Trost to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Keagen Trost, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Lampkin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cam Lampkin, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Dean Connors — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dean-connors - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Tanner Ingle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tanner-ingle - C.J. Daniels — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-daniels - Davis Allen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/davis-allen - Emmanuel Forbes — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emmanuel-forbes - Kamren Kinchens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kamren-kinchens - Colby Parkinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colby-parkinson - Konata Mumpfield — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/konata-mumpfield - Joe Cardona — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joe-cardona - Ty Simpson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-simpson - Grant Stuard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/grant-stuard - Tyler Higbee — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-higbee - Poona Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/poona-ford - Harrison Mevis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/harrison-mevis - David Quessenberry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-quessenberry - Coleman Shelton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/coleman-shelton - Ty Hamilton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-hamilton - Braden Fiske — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/braden-fiske - Terrance Ferguson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson - Shaun Dolac — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/shaun-dolac - Max Klare — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/max-klare - Jordan Whittington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-whittington - Omar Speights — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/omar-speights - Matthew Stafford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-stafford - Josaiah Stewart — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josaiah-stewart - Warren McClendon Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/warren-mcclendon-jr - Ethan Evans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ethan-evans - Davante Adams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/davante-adams - Kevin Dotson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kevin-dotson - Byron Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/byron-young-9137 - Kobie Turner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kobie-turner - Beaux Limmer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/beaux-limmer - Puka Nacua — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/puka-nacua - Nate Landman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nate-landman - Quentin Lake — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quentin-lake - Tyler Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-davis - Josh Wallace — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-wallace - Myles Garrett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-garrett - Jaylen Watson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylen-watson - Trent McDuffie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trent-mcduffie - Stetson Bennett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/stetson-bennett - Steve Avila — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/steve-avila - Ronnie Rivers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ronnie-rivers - Kyren Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyren-williams - Kam Curl — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kam-curl - Alaric Jackson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alaric-jackson - Blake Corum — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/blake-corum - Desjuan Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/desjuan-johnson - Jaylen McCollough — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylen-mccollough - Tim Keenan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tim-keenan - Jarquez Hunter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jarquez-hunter - Justin Dedich — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-dedich - Keagen Trost — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keagen-trost - Cam Lampkin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-lampkin ## What others said about the same people - Chris Long on Los Angeles Rams: Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3df9ea25-e57f-4fd7-b20c-c910a1c3633a (scored 0) - Matt Harmon on Los Angeles Rams: 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) - Nate Tice on Los Angeles Rams: Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6211c80-3d1c-46b8-8a0c-151fc0ba92de (scored 100) - Jared Dubin on Los Angeles Rams: Dubin gave final-score predictions for the same eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Vikings, Ravens, Rams and Eagles. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fe04828a-d532-414c-a58a-54f6505f2263 (scored 42.86) - Richard Sherman on Los Angeles Rams: Sherman picked winners and several exact scores across the Week 3 slate, favoring Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Detroit, Green Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Baltimore, the Rams, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kansas City, Minnesota, the Giants, Jacksonville and Houston, and named Kenneth Walker his MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2102f61-711d-4041-af08-065e95ccaf03 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Los Angeles Rams: Sullivan projects final scores for every Week 3 game, including a Bills blowout of the reeling Chargers, a Chiefs rout in Miami, a Seahawks win over a Mariota-led Washington, and the Saints beating the Raiders in their home opener. He also expects Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart all to be sidelined in Week 3, with Marcus Mariota starting for Washington. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e4b11b44-d359-4027-a72c-87833f5ff6e3 (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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