Jordan Dajani#23 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 25, 2026
Co-authored CBS Sports' offseason roster rankings, ordering NFL teams from No. 32 through No. 17 based on projected starting lineups, plus various depth-chart and outlook claims about those rosters.
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What Jordan Dajani said
Below, CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan examined every team's roster and attempted to rank the starting lineups around the league.
- Where it was published
- CBS Sports
- The piece
- CBS Sports NFL roster rankings 2026: Sorting the league's bottom half from 32-17
- The original
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Power Rankings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Player Season Numbers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
How each call scored
28 checkable claims — 25 depth chart calls, 1 player season number, 1 positional finish and 1 power ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 40 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 23 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
Deshaun Watson · 2026 season11 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Jordan Dajani 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 Calls25 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Luke Fortner to be 1st on the depth chart
“Carolina also has a new center in Luke Fortner, who takes over for Cade Mays.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jauan Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The Vikings also have one of the best "No. 3s" in the NFL with Jauan Jennings.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Robinson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Robinson has been a starter in the past but will now take on the role of Allgeier's primary backup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Fernando Carmona to be 1st on the depth chart
“fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona is the frontrunner to start at right guard”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Addison to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jordan Addison is a great No. 2”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Teven Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Teven Jenkins at right guard”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson is the starter, for now.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Malik Willis is going to get his opportunity to prove he's a franchise quarterback.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jacoby Brissett will likely start after the franchise officially moved off of Kyler Murray.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Colts are relying on second-round pick CJ Allen to replace him at linebacker”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Garrett Wilson remains the top option and one of the more skilled players at the position in the league”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brandon Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
“former left tackle Brandon Coleman gets the first crack to replace him”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cole Kmet to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, backup Cole Kmet is no slouch and has a 73-catch season on his résumé.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Austin Schlottmann to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Titans signed Austin Schlottmann to take over at center”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zyon McCollum to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Bucs are slated to start Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morison at outside corner in 2026”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Benjamin Morrison to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Bucs are slated to start Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morison at outside corner in 2026”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Monroe Freeling to be 1st on the depth chart
“first-round pick Monroe Freeling replaces Taylor Moton on the right side”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rasheed Walker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Free-agent addition Rasheed Walker will fill in for Ickey Ekwonu at left tackle”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Metellus to be 1st on the depth chart
“Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward are slated to be the starters at safety.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Spencer Fano to be 1st on the depth chart
“First-round pick Spencer Fano is expected to start at left tackle”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jay Ward to be 1st on the depth chart
“Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward are slated to be the starters at safety.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Power Rankings1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
“Here are their first rankings, from No. 32 to No. 17. 32. Miami Dolphins ... 17. Chicago Bears”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Positional Finishes1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Brock Bowers to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“the versatile weapon will likely lead the Las Vegas Raiders in receiving this year if he can stay healthy”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Player Season Numbers1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
“Tight end Tyler Warren is going to play a big role in the passing game”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Luke Fortner, Carolina Panthers, Jauan Jennings, Minnesota Vikings, Brian Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Fernando Carmona, Tennessee Titans, Jordan Addison, Tytus Howard, Cleveland Browns, Teven Jenkins, Deshaun Watson, Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins, Zion Johnson, Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals, C.J. Allen, Indianapolis Colts, Garrett Wilson, New York Jets, Brandon Coleman, Washington Commanders, Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears, Austin Schlottmann, Zyon McCollum, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Elgton Jenkins, Benjamin Morrison, Monroe Freeling, Rasheed Walker, Josh Metellus, Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders, Tyler Warren, Spencer Fano, Jay Ward, Akeem Davis-Gaither
Others on the same people
Tyler Sullivan · Score Predictions · Washington Commanders · Hit 100
Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10.John Breech · Score Predictions · Washington Commanders · Hit 90
Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson.Eva Geitheim · Game Outcome Picks · Washington Commanders · Hit 100
Geitheim picked the Commanders, Lions, Chiefs, Texans, Vikings, Jaguars, Colts, Panthers, Bills, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens in Week 10.Gilberto Manzano · Game Outcome Picks · Washington Commanders · Hit 100
Manzano picked the Commanders, Lions, Chiefs, Browns, Packers, Jaguars, Dolphins, Saints, Bills, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens in Week 10.John Breech · Score Predictions · Washington Commanders · Hit 90
Breech gave straight-up score predictions for every Week 10 NFL game, including the desperate Commanders beating the Giants on Thursday night, the Lions handling the Patriots in Munich, the Texans beating Deshaun Watson and the Browns, and the Bengals surviving the Steelers at home despite returning from Madrid.
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