# 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 call. It names 55 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 51 of 54 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 88.2 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 - **Keagen Trost to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Keagen Trost, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Cam Lampkin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cam Lampkin, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **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 - **Jarquez Hunter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jarquez Hunter, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tim Keenan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tim Keenan, 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 ## Who this take is about - Keagen Trost — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keagen-trost - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Cam Lampkin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-lampkin - Dean Connors — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dean-connors - 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 - Jarquez Hunter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jarquez-hunter - Tim Keenan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tim-keenan - Justin Dedich — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-dedich ## What others said about the same people - Colin Cowherd on Matthew Stafford: Cowherd predicts Matt Stafford stays with the Rams rather than moving on, and says Travis Hunter may underachieve because they're being asked to play both ways — Cowherd doubts they're a No. 1 receiver and would slot them as a No. 2 receiver while being a No. 1 corner. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/005e6ad1-bc95-49da-9db2-3a9da2d5041d (scored 100) - Colin Cowherd on Matthew Stafford: Cowherd believes Matt Stafford's public negotiation posturing means he ultimately stays in Los Angeles, and he flags Travis Hunter as a high draft pick who could underachieve because trying to play both cornerback and receiver full-time will hurt him. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2c1faeb3-7adb-456d-bd42-275be95269e8 (scored 100) - Rich Eisen on Myles Garrett: Discussing Myles Garrett's trade request, Eisen said they expect Garrett to get their way and be moved out of Cleveland rather than stay, which is why staying would be shocking. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b61b90d2-d027-4022-b57a-d30ac36f21bc (scored 100) - Pete Prisco on Los Angeles Rams: Prisco gives score predictions for every Week 9 NFL game, picking the Bengals to rout the Falcons in Madrid, the Cowboys to rebound at Indianapolis, and the Jaguars to win in Baltimore without Lamar Jackson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dc43909b-bc7f-47aa-b208-5cf7c95844bc (scored 92.86) - Chris Simms on Los Angeles Rams: Simms gave a predicted final score for every Week 9 game, picking the Bengals, Chiefs, Broncos, Lions, Giants, Rams, Cowboys, Saints, 49ers, Patriots, Seahawks, Texans, Bears and Bills, and also said they wouldn't be shocked to see Jacksonville reach the AFC Championship Game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/17eb747a-90b1-472f-bb6d-e71c0c69133a (scored 92.86) - Connor Rogers on Los Angeles Rams: Rogers picked straight-up winners in every Week 9 game, agreeing with Simms on all of them, and gave a 24-20 Bills score over the Vikings on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11646f69-18dd-4831-a7de-e4115ded875c (scored 100) ## 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) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=blaine-grisak