Cody Roark· Jul 23, 2026
Cody laid out his projected Broncos 53-man roster, naming four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends (including Nate Adkins as a fullback/tight end hybrid), five safeties, four outside linebackers, five off-ball linebackers and five cornerbacks, with Adam Prentice starting on the practice squad.
“But right now, four running backs on the 53 is kind of a tough realm in terms of where we're at right now.”
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41 checkable claims — 36 roster spot calls and 5 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 37 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
5 of 41 have settled so far, averaging 80 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
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Who this take is about
- Adam Prentice
- Denver Broncos
- RJ Harvey
- Jordan Turner
- Evan Engram
- J.K. Dobbins
- Ja'Quan McMillian
- Jonah Elliss
- Brandon Jones
- Jaleel McLaughlin
- Taurean York
- Alex Singleton
- Pat Surtain II
- Jeremy Crawshaw
- JL Skinner
- Devon Key
- Red Murdock
- Jaylen Waddle
- Justin Strnad
- Que Robinson
- Nik Bonitto
- Wil Lutz
- Troy Franklin
- Miles Scott
- Courtland Sutton
- Adam Trautman
- Talanoa Hufanga
- Riley Moss
- Justin Joly
- Dondrea Tillman
- Pat Bryant
- Dallen Bentley
- Jonah Coleman
- Jahdae Barron
- Nate Adkins
- Kris Abrams-Draine
- Marvin Mims Jr.
41 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsAdam PrenticeDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Adam Prentice to make the roster
“The Broncos have the ability to bring Adam Prentice back immediately onto the practice squad because he is a vested veteran... he may just start out the season on the practice squad.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Adam Prentice
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he lands on the practice squad
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 1
- Roster Spot CallsRJ HarveyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
RJ Harvey to make the roster
“We've got them keeping four running backs here on the 53. We got JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- RJ Harvey
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJordan TurnerDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jordan Turner to make the roster
“We've got Red Murdoch making the roster, Jordan Turner making the roster”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jordan Turner
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsEvan EngramDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Evan Engram to make the roster
“Evan Ingram, Adam Troutman, those guys are evident roster locks. I even think you and I have discussed Justin Jolie's a roster lock”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Evan Engram
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJ.K. DobbinsDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
J.K. Dobbins to make the roster
“We've got them keeping four running backs here on the 53. We got JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman. And I think also number four, Jalou McLaughlin.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- J.K. Dobbins
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJa'Quan McMillianDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Ja'Quan McMillian to make the roster
“Sir Tan, Riley Moss, Jaquan, Jide, Chris Abrams, Drain, pretty easy to predict that as the five corners here for Denver's roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJonah EllissDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jonah Elliss to make the roster
“Nick Benito, Jonah Ellis, Andre Tillman, and Q Robinson headline the Broncos pass rush group”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsBrandon JonesDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Brandon Jones to make the roster
“Obviously, Tylenolu Funga, Brandon Jones is your starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJaleel McLaughlinDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jaleel McLaughlin to make the roster
“And I think also number four, Jalou McLaughlin. That was kind of my selection.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTaurean YorkDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Taurean York to make the roster
“and, of course, undrafted rookie Fridge and Tourian York. We've got him making the roster as well as that fifth linebacker option.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAlex SingletonDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Alex Singleton to be 1st on the depth chart
“we're gonna look at Alex Singleton, Justin Sernat as your two starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsPat Surtain IIDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Pat Surtain II to make the roster
“Sir Tan, Riley Moss, Jaquan, Jide, Chris Abrams, Drain, pretty easy to predict that as the five corners here for Denver's roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJeremy CrawshawDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jeremy Crawshaw to make the roster
“we really struggled on Will Lutz and Jeremy Crotch. All jokes aside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJL SkinnerDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
JL Skinner to make the roster
“Devin Key is that third guy. JL Skinner. And then we got rookie Myles Scott beating out veteran Tyson Anderson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDevon KeyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Devon Key to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Devin Key is that third guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsRed MurdockDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Red Murdock to make the roster
“We've got Red Murdoch making the roster, Jordan Turner making the roster, and, of course, undrafted rookie Fridge and Tourian York.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJaylen WaddleDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to make the roster
“we're going with five guys here at wide receiver, Cortland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJustin StrnadDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Justin Strnad to make the roster
“we're gonna look at Alex Singleton, Justin Sernat as your two starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsQue RobinsonDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Que Robinson to make the roster
“Nick Benito, Jonah Ellis, Andre Tillman, and Q Robinson headline the Broncos pass rush group”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsNik BonittoDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Nik Bonitto to make the roster
“Nick Benito, Jonah Ellis, Andre Tillman, and Q Robinson headline the Broncos pass rush group, and all four of those guys will be game day actives.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsWil LutzDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Wil Lutz to make the roster
“we really struggled on Will Lutz and Jeremy Crotch. All jokes aside”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTroy FranklinDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Troy Franklin to make the roster
“we're going with five guys here at wide receiver, Cortland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMiles ScottDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Miles Scott to make the roster
“And then we got rookie Myles Scott beating out veteran Tyson Anderson because of special teams and where he's at from a developmental standpoint.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrandon JonesDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Brandon Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Obviously, Tylenolu Funga, Brandon Jones is your starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsCourtland SuttonDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Courtland Sutton to make the roster
“we're going with five guys here at wide receiver, Cortland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAlex SingletonDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Alex Singleton to make the roster
“we're gonna look at Alex Singleton, Justin Sernat as your two starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsAdam TrautmanDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Adam Trautman to make the roster
“Evan Ingram, Adam Troutman, those guys are evident roster locks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTalanoa HufangaDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Talanoa Hufanga to be 1st on the depth chart
“Obviously, Tylenolu Funga, Brandon Jones is your starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsRiley MossDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Riley Moss to make the roster
“Sir Tan, Riley Moss, Jaquan, Jide, Chris Abrams, Drain, pretty easy to predict that as the five corners here for Denver's roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJustin StrnadDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Justin Strnad to be 1st on the depth chart
“we're gonna look at Alex Singleton, Justin Sernat as your two starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJustin JolyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Justin Joly to make the roster
“I even think you and I have discussed Justin Jolie's a roster lock in our opinion.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDondrea TillmanDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Dondrea Tillman to make the roster
“Nick Benito, Jonah Ellis, Andre Tillman, and Q Robinson headline the Broncos pass rush group”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Pat Bryant to make the roster
“we're going with five guys here at wide receiver, Cortland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDallen BentleyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Dallen Bentley to make the roster
“We've got Ingram, Trautman, Jolie, and I I think you and I both agreed, hey. Dallin Bentley probably gonna be that guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jonah Coleman to make the roster
“We got JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman. And I think also number four, Jalou McLaughlin.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJahdae BarronDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Jahdae Barron to make the roster
“Sir Tan, Riley Moss, Jaquan, Jide, Chris Abrams, Drain, pretty easy to predict that as the five corners here for Denver's roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTalanoa HufangaDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Talanoa Hufanga to make the roster
“We got them keeping five safeties... Obviously, Tylenolu Funga, Brandon Jones is your starters. Devin Key is that third guy. JL Skinner. And then we got rookie Myles Scott”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsNate AdkinsDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Nate Adkins to make the roster
“Now, obviously, I've got Nate Adkins listed here as a fifth option”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kris Abrams-Draine to make the roster
“Sir Tan, Riley Moss, Jaquan, Jide, Chris Abrams, Drain, pretty easy to predict that as the five corners here for Denver's roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDevon KeyDenver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Devon Key to make the roster
“Devin Key is that third guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMarvin Mims Jr.Denver BroncosJul 23, 2026
Marvin Mims Jr. to make the roster
“we're going with five guys here at wide receiver, Cortland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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