Rob RangAug 12, 2026
Rang picks one second-year player from each AFC team poised to break out in 2026, forecasting starting jobs for T.J. Sanders, Jared Wilson, Azareye'h Thomas, Justin Walley, Bhayshul Tuten and Jahdae Barron, a 1,000-yard season for Tuten, a doubled rushing output for Omarion Hampton, and Tyler Warren contending to lead tight ends in receptions.
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What Rob Rang said
With Travis Etienne now in New Orleans, I expect Tuten to emerge as the Jaguars’ top runner in 2026, with 1,000-plus rushing yards a realistic target.
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player Season Numbers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
How each call scored
10 checkable claims — 7 depth chart calls, 2 player season numbers and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 8 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 6.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Where this call stands in the room
Bhayshul Tuten · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Rob Rang said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.
Their call against the record
rushing yardsTheir call against what actually happened last time. Not yet settled.
Player Season Numbers2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Omarion Hampton to record 1,090 rushing yards
“riding Hampton as a true workhorse to at least double last year’s output (545 rushing yards, four TDs)”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to record 1,000 rushing yards
“with 1,000-plus rushing yards a realistic target”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Depth Chart Calls7 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Jahdae Barron to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Barron could beat out Moss on the outside this year”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Azareye'h Thomas to be 1st on the depth chart
“I see New York boasting a vastly improved defense in 2026 with Thomas emerging as a quality starter on the perimeter.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Justin Walley to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Kenny Moore no longer with the Colts, Walley will have first crack at the open nickel position”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
T.J. Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“the former No. 41 overall selection will emerge as an every-game starter this season, after recording just 16 tackles and starting two games as a rookie”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jared Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He’ll start (and be an upgrade) over Garrett Bradbury from a year ago and has the potential to be one of the league’s best at the position.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“I expect Tuten to emerge as the Jaguars’ top runner in 2026”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emery Jones Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
“At minimum, the former third-rounder should prove a valuable swing sixth man this season with the ability to start if called upon.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Positional Finishes1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Tyler Warren to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“I think he’s a legitimate contender to lead all tights ends in receptions in 2026”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers, Jahdae Barron, Denver Broncos, Azareye'h Thomas, New York Jets, Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts, Justin Walley, T.J. Sanders, Buffalo Bills, Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Wilson, New England Patriots, Emery Jones Jr., Baltimore Ravens
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