# Ethan Hurwitz: Hurwitz gives their latest 53-man roster projection for the Patriots after the preseason opener, naming who makes the team at each position and slotting rookie Jam Miller as RB3, Karon Prunty as CB4 and Kindle Vildor as CB5. **Claimed:** Aug 15, 2026 **Pundit:** Ethan Hurwitz — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ethan-hurwitz **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/predicting-patriots-53-man-roster-after-preseason-opener-which-rookies-stay 57 checkable claims — 53 roster spot calls and 4 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 54 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 44 of 57 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 84.1 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room. > I still believe that the Patriots will roll with six receivers and not seven. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Marcus Bryant to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Bryant, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brenden Schooler to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brenden Schooler, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kindle Vildor to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kindle Vildor, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tanner Arkin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner Arkin, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Tommy DeVito to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tommy DeVito, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Julian Ashby to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Julian Ashby, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Christian Barmore to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Barmore, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dell Pettus to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dell Pettus, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marcus Jones to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Jones, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **DeMario Douglas to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Christian Gonzalez to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Christian Elliss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Elliss, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cory Durden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cory Durden, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dre'Mont Jones to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dre'Mont Jones, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Joshua Farmer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joshua Farmer, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mack Hollins to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mack Hollins, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Elijah Ponder to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elijah Ponder, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **TreVeyon Henderson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Morgan Moses to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Morgan Moses, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Carlton Davis III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carlton Davis III, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andy Borregales to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andy Borregales, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kevin Byard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kevin Byard, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Behren Morton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Behren Morton, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kyle Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Robert Spillane to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Robert Spillane, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Caleb Lomu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Caleb Lomu, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Gabe Jacas to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Gabe Jacas, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Leonard Taylor III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Leonard Taylor III, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **A.J. Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: A.J. Brown, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Reggie Gilliam to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Reggie Gilliam, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Romeo Doubs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alijah Vera-Tucker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alijah Vera-Tucker, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Ben Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ben Brown, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Craig Woodson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Craig Woodson, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Karon Prunty to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Karon Prunty, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Drake Maye to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Drake Maye, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Will Campbell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Campbell, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jared Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jared Wilson, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Hunter Henry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Milton Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Milton Williams, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Rhamondre Stevenson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Eli Raridon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Eli Raridon, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Efton Chism III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Efton Chism III, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mike Onwenu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mike Onwenu, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kindle Vildor to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kindle Vildor, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **James Hudson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: James Hudson, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Khalil Jacobs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Khalil Jacobs, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Harold Landry III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Harold Landry III, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jam Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jam Miller, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jam Miller to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jam Miller, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mike Brown, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chad Muma to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chad Muma, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bradyn Swinson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bradyn Swinson, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Karon Prunty to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Karon Prunty, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Andrew Rupcich to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andrew Rupcich, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Reggie Gilliam to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Reggie Gilliam, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Baringer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryce Baringer, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Marcus Bryant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-bryant - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Brenden Schooler — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brenden-schooler - Kindle Vildor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kindle-vildor - Tanner Arkin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tanner-arkin - Tommy DeVito — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tommy-devito - Julian Ashby — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/julian-ashby - Christian Barmore — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-barmore - Dell Pettus — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dell-pettus - Marcus Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-jones - DeMario Douglas — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/demario-douglas - Christian Gonzalez — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-gonzalez - Christian Elliss — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-elliss - Cory Durden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cory-durden - Dre'Mont Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dre-mont-jones - Joshua Farmer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joshua-farmer - Mack Hollins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mack-hollins - Elijah Ponder — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elijah-ponder - TreVeyon Henderson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/treveyon-henderson - Morgan Moses — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/morgan-moses - Carlton Davis III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carlton-davis-iii - Andy Borregales — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andy-borregales - Kevin Byard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kevin-byard - Behren Morton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/behren-morton - Kyle Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyle-williams - Robert Spillane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/robert-spillane - Caleb Lomu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-lomu - Gabe Jacas — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gabe-jacas - Leonard Taylor III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/leonard-taylor-iii - A.J. Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/a-j-brown - Reggie Gilliam — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/reggie-gilliam - Romeo Doubs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/romeo-doubs - Alijah Vera-Tucker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alijah-vera-tucker - Ben Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ben-brown - Craig Woodson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/craig-woodson - Karon Prunty — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/karon-prunty - Drake Maye — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/drake-maye - Will Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-campbell - Jared Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jared-wilson - Hunter Henry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/hunter-henry - Milton Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/milton-williams - Rhamondre Stevenson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson - Eli Raridon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eli-raridon - Efton Chism III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/efton-chism-iii - Mike Onwenu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-onwenu - James Hudson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/james-hudson - Khalil Jacobs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/khalil-jacobs - Harold Landry III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/harold-landry-iii - Jam Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jam-miller - Mike Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-brown-9699 - Chad Muma — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chad-muma - Bradyn Swinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bradyn-swinson - Andrew Rupcich — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andrew-rupcich - Bryce Baringer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-baringer ## What others said about the same people - Pat Fitzmaurice on New England Patriots: Fitzmaurice predicted a 24-21 Patriots win over the Packers, said they would not be surprised if Jonathan Taylor were inactive amid trade talk, pegged Jonah Coleman as an RB22 rest-of-season value, expected Evan Hull to be Arizona's backup back, and saw Kerby Joseph returning in Week 10 or 11. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/41cd806b-d6f3-401d-ac46-33a027d3a0fd (scored 14.29) - Kevin Wildes on New England Patriots: Wildes took Minnesota over Buffalo, predicted a comfortable roughly 10-point New England win over Green Bay, and switched their Super Bowl matchup to Jaguars–Bears. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f31ce48f-df1b-41cf-9d17-ec463ba972d4 (scored 0) - Nick Wright on New England Patriots: Wright argued the Jaguars are the AFC's most complete team, calling them the considerable favorite for the No. 1 seed and the only club essentially locked into the playoffs. They also picked Tampa Bay to upset Chicago, had Kansas City sweeping its next three games, liked New England over Green Bay by about a field goal, and updated their Super Bowl matchup to Chiefs–49ers. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/878403ae-b780-41f0-b38a-200b1a3e36ff (scored 0) - Eric Mangini on New England Patriots: Mangini picked New England to beat Green Bay by more than a field goal, flagged Tampa Bay as their upset alert over Chicago, expects Kansas City to handle the Jets, took Buffalo over Minnesota, backed Cincinnati over Atlanta in Madrid, and updated their Super Bowl to Rams–Bengals. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/af0819c3-4662-44a2-a451-a08fa3b7e59a (scored 0) - Connor Rogers on New England Patriots: 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 0) - Chris Simms on New England Patriots: 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 30.95) ## 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=ethan-hurwitz