Depth Chart Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 5,070
- Graded
- 491
- Average accuracy
- 88.2
- Pundits
- 442
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
491 / 5,070
graded
4,579 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202676 of 4613 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Matt Severance100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Garrett Podell100 accuracy · 1 graded+189.0
- John Breech75 accuracy · 4 graded+147.3
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Fox Sports100 accuracy · 3 graded+126.0
- Carter Bahns50 accuracy · 4 graded+100.0
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Tyler Sullivan63 accuracy · 11 graded+91.7
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Pat Fitzmaurice88 accuracy · 20 graded+51.0
- Rich Hribar78 accuracy · 6 graded+40.0
- Joe Dolan100 accuracy · 1 graded+33.3
- Adam Rank100 accuracy · 1 graded+29.3
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Tom Strachan100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Andrew Siciliano100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Quentin Lake100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Terron Armstead100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jonas Knox100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.2
- Ross Tucker97 accuracy · 15 graded+8.9
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 3 graded+8.6
- Jourdan Rodrigue94 accuracy · 4 graded+8.3
- Chris Welsh92 accuracy · 3 graded+8.3
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Sean Kerner100 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Colin Cowherd94 accuracy · 11 graded+8.3
- Derek Brown97 accuracy · 8 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Sam Loveman79 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Jonathan Jones92 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Ian Roddy100 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Rich Eisen98 accuracy · 43 graded+4.0
- Ross Jackson96 accuracy · 4 graded+2.8
- Chris Brockman95 accuracy · 15 graded+2.0
- Tom Pelissero99 accuracy · 8 graded+1.9
- John Middlekauff100 accuracy · 9 graded+0.5
- Brandon Carney94 accuracy · 11 graded+0.0
- Pat Gustavson97 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund89 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Steve Wyche97 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Chris Clark92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mason Cameron0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mike Harmon92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bobby Skinner100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ryan Wormeli100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gerry Dulac100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- theScore0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jerry Ostroski100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Matt Money Smith92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mitch Morse92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Logan Ryan92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jared Dubin0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Manti Te'o92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Steven Ruiz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ralph Vacchiano0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jeff Kerr0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Eric Crocker92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jake Ciely89 accuracy · 11 graded-0.9
- Marcus Mosher95 accuracy · 19 graded-0.9
- Nick Wright89 accuracy · 11 graded-1.2
- Gregg Rosenthal93 accuracy · 26 graded-2.2
- Andrew Erickson94 accuracy · 14 graded-2.7
- Patrick Claybon89 accuracy · 4 graded-2.8
- Richard Sherman92 accuracy · 3 graded-2.8
- Scott Bogman92 accuracy · 3 graded-4.2
- Dan Patrick96 accuracy · 2 graded-4.2
- Nick Shook95 accuracy · 8 graded-4.2
- Marcas Grant94 accuracy · 4 graded-5.6
- Bradford Banta92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Matt Harmon88 accuracy · 4 graded-8.3
- Dan Pizzuta92 accuracy · 6 graded-9.2
- Chris Raybon86 accuracy · 3 graded-11.1
- Aaron Schatz81 accuracy · 3 graded-12.5
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Christian Booher0 accuracy · 1 graded-183.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Chris Roling0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- CBS Sports68.8 · 25 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- FantasyPros70.8 · 10 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis85.4 · 9 graded
- Fox Sports57.1 · 7 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)100.0 · 7 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)91.7 · 2 graded
- Locked On Chargers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Podcast (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)92.6 · 19 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)98.1 · 40 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)97.2 · 5 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)100.0 · 3 graded
- 95.7 The Game Weekends (podcast)79.2 · 2 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)95.8 · 3 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)96.2 · 31 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)94.1 · 20 graded
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Bills (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team92.3 · 97 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)92.2 · 101 graded
- Pro Football Focus40.0 · 5 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)90.9 · 60 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)91.7 · 4 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Lions (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated41.2 · 18 graded
Every depth chart calls take
3476–3500 of 5,070
- PendingJared FeinbergDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Cody Lindenberg to be 3rd on the depth chart
Now, he holds a much bigger role as a rotational linebacker who could quickly become a key piece of the defense behind an oft-injured player, behind Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean
Cody LindenbergLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingJared FeinbergDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart
Mendoza is likely to spend his first couple of months, more or less, watching the action from the sidelines as Kirk Cousins is expected to begin the season as the starter... Mendoza should start at some point this year
Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingEzekiel TrezevantDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
Cousins will lead the way to start the 2026 season, but Mendoza will inevitably take over at some point.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingEzekiel TrezevantDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
Cousins will lead the way to start the 2026 season, but Mendoza will inevitably take over at some point.
Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
There are no guarantees he will return in time for the start of the regular season, giving Tua Tagovailoa the early edge in the quarterback competition.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Drake London to be 1st on the depth chart
Wide receiver depth is a concern: Drake London remains the clear No. 1 option
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jawaan Taylor to be 1st on the depth chart
Kaleb McGary retired... leaving a significant hole along the offensive line... but Taylor provides a solid replacement after earning PFF pass-blocking grades of 69.5 and 67.3 over the past two seasons.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Zachariah Branch to be 4th on the depth chart
don’t be shocked to see rookie third-round draft pick Zachariah Brand finish fourth on this team in targets
Zachariah BranchAtlanta Falcons
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
Alvin Kamara, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Woody Marks are all backups now.
Alvin Kamara to be 2nd on the depth chart
Alvin Kamara, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Woody Marks are all backups now.
Woody Marks to be 2nd on the depth chart
Alvin Kamara, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Woody Marks are all backups now.
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
A healthy Jonathon Brooks should lead the Carolina Panthers backfield: The former second-round pick is finally healthy, and if he proves he can stay on the field, he has a clear path to becoming Carolina's lead back.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Hey, man, DeShawn gonna get that job, bro. I mean, we've already talked about it. As far as the money that he's making.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
being that Deshaun Watson is probably going to be the starter. We want him to get more reps with the Ones... if DeShawn Watson's job to lose at this point... because they're going to play the forty six million dollars quarterback. He's not gonna be sitting on the bench
- PendingEphraim SalaamDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
They won't be more competitive with Fernando than with Kirk Cousins... He gives them their best shot to be competitive.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingEphraim SalaamDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
But for me, I see week twelve... the landing spot for me will be week twelve at the Browns.
Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Watson took Sanders’ first-team reps despite Monken telling reporters before practice that the youngster would be the first man up. Watson appears to be ahead in this competition.
Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
Said left guard job is more likely to go to rookie Jake Slaughter, as planned, or sudden training camp breakout Branson Taylor.
- PendingJosh AlperDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart
Dobbs's experience makes him likelier to be the No. 2 when the regular season starts
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 9, 2026 - PendingJosh SanchezDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Sam Howell to be 2nd on the depth chart
Joe Milton is fighting for his QB2 spot and as Cowboys On SI's Josh Sanchez recently stated, he's falling behind Sam Howell.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 9, 2026 Caleb Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
Caleb Downs is expected to play in the slot
DaRon Bland to be 1st on the depth chart
DaRon Bland has one starting spot locked down
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
Jacoby Brissett is set to be the immediate starter while Carson Beck might just be ready to step into action sooner as opposed to later.
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
Washington could be Lawrence's favorite target on what is one of the NFL's deepest wide receiver rooms.
Cody White to be 7th on the depth chart
Position table: 7 Cody White
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NFL — depth chart calls (584 graded)
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