# Ross Jackson: Ross Jackson gives his final preseason 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints, naming who makes the initial roster at every position group, who starts on injured reserve or the practice squad, and who the five starting offensive linemen and kicker will be. **Claimed:** Aug 28, 2026 **Pundit:** Ross Jackson — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ross-jackson **Outlet:** Locked On Saints (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-saints-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/83ac39/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/26a658f6-15f1-4878-ab5f-d78d7d886aa9/episodes/a2425f37-5b83-4bbd-9724-4af1b9466167/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=26a658f6-15f1-4878-ab5f-d78d7d886aa9&awEpisodeId=a2425f37-5b83-4bbd-9724-4af1b9466167&feed=aKgoC4uX 67 checkable claims — 57 roster spot calls and 10 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 63 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 43 of 67 have settled so far, averaging 97.7 out of 100, against 83.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > I'm gonna have the Saints still keeping all three quarterbacks. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Juwan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Asim Richards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Asim Richards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ryan Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ryan Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Noah Fant to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cameron Jordan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Carl Granderson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Justin Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Olave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Vernon Broughton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Vernon Broughton, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zach Wood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wood, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Pete Werner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chase Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chase Young, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Devaughn Vele to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Will Sherman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Sherman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Khristian Boyd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Khristian Boyd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Isaiah Stalbird to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah Stalbird, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Martin Emerson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Martin Emerson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Quincy Riley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quincy Riley, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyree Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyree Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Christen Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christen Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Bryce Lance to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryce Lance, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Oscar Delp to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Oscar Delp, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Julian Blackmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Julian Blackmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jayden Price to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Price, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kevin Austin Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kevin Austin Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Davon Godchaux to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davon Godchaux, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jeremiah Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremiah Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kaden Elliss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Daniel Carlson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daniel Carlson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nathan Shepherd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nathan Shepherd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonas Sanker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Anfernee Jennings to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Anfernee Jennings, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Barion Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Barion Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kool-Aid McKinstry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kool-Aid McKinstry, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Danny Stutsman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Danny Stutsman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Howden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Howden, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Rumph II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Rumph II, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Travis Etienne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zach Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Spencer Rattler to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kendre Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alvin Kamara to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Shough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kelvin Banks Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devin Neal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylan Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylan Ford, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaac Yiadom to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaac Yiadom, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Audric Estimé to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Audric Estimé, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **T.J. Hall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: T.J. Hall, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **David Edwards to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: David Edwards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zamir White to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zamir White, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Torricelli Simpkins III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Torricelli Simpkins III, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **John Ridgeway to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Ridgeway, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaden Elliss to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kevin Austin Jr. to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kevin Austin Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Daniel Carlson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Daniel Carlson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Terrell Burgess to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terrell Burgess, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Smyth to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charlie Smyth, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Taliese Fuaga to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Taliese Fuaga, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Erik McCoy to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cesar Ruiz to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jeremiah Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jeremiah Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jackson Sirmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jackson Sirmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Easton Kilty to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Easton Kilty, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Lorenzo Styles to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Lorenzo Styles, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Juwan Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/juwan-johnson - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Asim Richards — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/asim-richards - Ryan Wright — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ryan-wright - Noah Fant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/noah-fant - Cameron Jordan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cameron-jordan - Carl Granderson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carl-granderson - Justin Reid — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-reid - Chris Olave — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-olave - Vernon Broughton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/vernon-broughton - Zach Wood — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zach-wood - Pete Werner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pete-werner - Chase Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chase-young - Devaughn Vele — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devaughn-vele - Will Sherman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-sherman - Khristian Boyd — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/khristian-boyd - Isaiah Stalbird — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-stalbird - Martin Emerson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/martin-emerson - Quincy Riley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quincy-riley - Tyree Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyree-wilson - Christen Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christen-miller - Bryce Lance — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-lance - Oscar Delp — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/oscar-delp - Julian Blackmon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/julian-blackmon - Jayden Price — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-price - Kevin Austin Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kevin-austin-jr - Davon Godchaux — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/davon-godchaux - Jeremiah Wright — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-wright - Kaden Elliss — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaden-elliss - Daniel Carlson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/daniel-carlson - Nathan Shepherd — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nathan-shepherd - Jonas Sanker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonas-sanker - Anfernee Jennings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/anfernee-jennings - Barion Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/barion-brown - Kool-Aid McKinstry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kool-aid-mckinstry - Danny Stutsman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/danny-stutsman - Jordan Howden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-howden - Chris Rumph II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-rumph-ii - Travis Etienne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/travis-etienne - Zach Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zach-wilson - Spencer Rattler — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/spencer-rattler - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - Alvin Kamara — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alvin-kamara - Tyler Shough — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-shough - Kelvin Banks Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kelvin-banks-jr - Devin Neal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devin-neal - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - Jaylan Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylan-ford - Isaac Yiadom — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaac-yiadom - Audric Estimé — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/audric-estime - T.J. Hall — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/t-j-hall - David Edwards — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-edwards - Zamir White — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zamir-white - Torricelli Simpkins III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/torricelli-simpkins-iii - John Ridgeway — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-ridgeway - Terrell Burgess — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/terrell-burgess - Charlie Smyth — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charlie-smyth - Taliese Fuaga — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/taliese-fuaga - Erik McCoy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/erik-mccoy - Cesar Ruiz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cesar-ruiz - Jackson Sirmon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jackson-sirmon - Easton Kilty — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/easton-kilty - Lorenzo Styles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lorenzo-styles ## What others said about the same people - Chris Simms on New Orleans Saints: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 47.62) - Nick Wright on New Orleans Saints: On his Week 3 pick show, Nick Wright gave straight-up final-score predictions for five games, calling blowouts by Seattle over Washington and Kansas City over Miami, a Jacksonville home win over New England, a narrow New Orleans win over the Raiders and a low-scoring Baltimore win over Dallas in Brazil. He also called Seattle the best team in the NFL with the league's best defense. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/afa6070a-4229-4b28-a922-31d609ad1adf (scored 33.33) - Dan Beyer on New Orleans Saints: For his Week 3 survivor pick, he took the Saints to beat the Raiders at home, saying he doesn't see Las Vegas staying unbeaten. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fdedf503-5121-4109-b003-d5c980b00456 (scored 0) - Darrion Gray on New Orleans Saints: Predicted the Saints beat the Raiders 27-17 at home. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/778eb604-cf02-49f1-8468-fbc8b0798375 (scored 45.24) - John Hendricks on New Orleans Saints: Predicted a lower-scoring Saints win over the Raiders, 24-19, with the defense carrying them. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5d6f55b1-d993-4659-a8b9-d95c6942875e (scored 42.86) - Lance Moore on New Orleans Saints: Called for a Saints victory over the Raiders by a score of 27-20. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/92c9e860-f1af-4e13-a82c-80d31fa7be6e (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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