John ShipleyNov 12, 2026
Shipley projects the Jaguars' post-trade-deadline defensive depth chart, with newly acquired Jordan Davis, Davon Godchaux and Jessie Bates III slotting in immediately — Davis and Bates as starters, Godchaux as a rotational backup nose tackle — alongside the existing starters at end, linebacker and corner.
Published in writing · Sports IllustratedRead the original
What John Shipley said
The Jaguars did not trade a second- and fifth-round pick to Atlanta for Bates to not be a starter the second he has been caught up to speed.
- Where it was published
- Sports Illustrated
- The piece
- How the NFL Trade Deadline Changed the Jaguars' Defensive Depth Chart
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
How each call scored
15 checkable claims — 15 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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
Travis Hunter · 2026 season5 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 3. John Shipley 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.
Depth Chart Calls15 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Rayuan Lane III to be 3rd on the depth chart
“he figures to be the most likely option at the No. 3 spot”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travon Walker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen are still set to lead the defensive end room”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Arik Armstead to be 1st on the depth chart
“Defensive Tackle Starters: Arik Armstead, Jordan Davis”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travis Hunter to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Danny Striggow to be 3rd on the depth chart
“It is clear that Danny Striggow is the No. 3 EDGE”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Antonio Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“behind Bates and fellow starter Antonio Johnson”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dennis Gardeck to be 1st on the depth chart
“Linebacker Starters: Foyesade Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Dennis Gardeck”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Davis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Davis should be able to step right into the Jaguars' nose tackle role after Davon Hamilton's injury”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Foye Oluokun to be 1st on the depth chart
“Linebacker Starters: Foyesade Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Dennis Gardeck”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Montaric Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Hines-Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Defensive End Starters: Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jessie Bates to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Jaguars did not trade a second- and fifth-round pick to Atlanta for Bates to not be a starter”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Davon Godchaux to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Godchaux can give them strong snaps as a rotational nose tackle”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ventrell Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
“Linebacker Starters: Foyesade Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Dennis Gardeck”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jourdan Lewis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Rayuan Lane III, Jacksonville Jaguars, Travon Walker, Arik Armstead, Travis Hunter, Danny Striggow, Antonio Johnson, Dennis Gardeck, Jordan Davis, Foye Oluokun, Montaric Brown, Josh Hines-Allen, Jessie Bates, Davon Godchaux, Ventrell Miller, Jourdan Lewis
Others on the same people
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Connor believed Baltimore would keep it close but still said Jacksonville wins the game outright.Nick Wright · Game Outcome Picks · Jacksonville Jaguars · Hit 100
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Rogers agreed the Bears have the NFL's best offense, picked Minnesota as the league's best total defense, and picked Jacksonville to beat Baltimore on Thursday night.Chris Simms · Score Predictions · Jacksonville Jaguars · Hit 83
Simms named the Bears the NFL's best overall offense and best rushing offense, the Bengals the best passing offense, Seattle the best total defense, Minnesota the best pass defense and Tampa Bay the best run defense; they also called Tristan Wirfs the league's best offensive lineman, projected Miami's Malachi Toney as a top-15 pick, and predicted a 30-14 Jaguars win in Baltimore.
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