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
- 5,077
- 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 / 5,077
graded
4,586 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202676 of 4620 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 Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On 49ers (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
- Locked On Lions (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated41.2 · 18 graded
Every depth chart calls take
3651–3675 of 5,077
- PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Robert Hainsey to be 1st on the depth chart
The Jaguars return two projected starters on the interior offensive line who struggled in pass protection last season. Center Robert Hainsey...
Robert HainseyJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
A.J. Haulcy to be 1st on the depth chart
the Colts appear to have landed a pair of immediate starters on the defensive side of the ball ... giving the Colts another rookie with the potential to contribute right away.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Josh Downs to be 2nd on the depth chart
With a clear path to the No. 2 receiver role in Indianapolis' offense, he has a strong chance to return to that level of production in 2026.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to be 3rd on the depth chart
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is the favorite entering training camp, but after posting PFF receiving grades below 65.0 in each of the past four seasons, he is far from a lock to hold onto the role.
Nick Westbrook-IkhineIndianapolis Colts
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
Despite not owning a first-round pick, the Colts appear to have landed a pair of immediate starters on the defensive side of the ball. Second-round pick CJ Allen earned PFF grades above 70.0 in each of his final two college seasons.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Arden Key to be 1st on the depth chart
Arden Key appears set to start opposite Laiatu Latu on the edge
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Keylan Rutledge to be 1st on the depth chart
Although he played guard at Georgia Tech, he projects to slide immediately into the starting center role.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Aireontae Ersery to be 1st on the depth chart
Heading into his second season, he is firmly established as the team's starter
Aireontae ErseryHouston Texans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jack Stonehouse to be 1st on the depth chart
Kroeger's best collegiate season produced a 79.4 PFF punting grade, giving Stonehouse a slight edge in the competition heading into training camp.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Wyatt Teller to be 1st on the depth chart
He may no longer be an All-Pro-caliber player, but he gives the Texans a reliable veteran presence at left guard.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Braden Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
Braden Smith could provide the same kind of stability at right tackle.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 Bud Clark to be 1st on the depth chart
There was a good chance he wasn’t going to be a Week 1 starter, but if Emmanwori is out, then Seattle might have Clark step up.
Noah Igbinoghene to be 1st on the depth chart
Noah Igbinoghene Making a Convincing Case of Week 1 Nickel ... Igbinoghene reportedly had a solid day as the No.1 nickel
Tremaine Edmunds to be 1st on the depth chart
Behind him are two brand new projected starters at inside linebackers in veteran Tremaine Edmunds and rookie draft pick Arvell Reese.
Arvell Reese to be 1st on the depth chart
Behind him are two brand new projected starters at inside linebackers in veteran Tremaine Edmunds and rookie draft pick Arvell Reese.
DJ Reader to be 1st on the depth chart
Leading the way for the Giants’ revamped run defense up front is 10-year veteran D.J. Reader, who takes over as the nose guard/defensive tackle for Lawrence.
Andy Dalton to be 2nd on the depth chart
QB2 The clubhouse leader: Andy Dalton ... Dalton has just been better overall, but slightly better.
Marcus Epps to be 1st on the depth chart
Starting safety The clubhouse leader: Marcus Epps ... For now, Epps is the starter.
Darius Cooper to be 5th on the depth chart
WR5 The clubhouse leader: Darius Cooper ... This battle is essentially settled through a week of camp
Kenny Pickett to be 1st on the depth chart
Kenny Pickett is going to start, but we don't expect him to play that much.
Johnny Mundt to be 2nd on the depth chart
TE2 The clubhouse leader: Johnny Mundt ... Mundt is the TE2 by default.
Jalyx Hunt to be 2nd on the depth chart
No. 2 edge rusher The clubhouse leader: Jalyx Hunt
Andrew Mukuba to be 1st on the depth chart
Epps has been with the first team at safety opposite Andrew Mukuba throughout the summer (Mukuba has a starting spot locked up).
Dontayvion Wicks to be 2nd on the depth chart
WR2 The clubhouse leader: Dontayvion Wicks ... Wicks is the clear frontrunner to win this job.
Dallas Turner to be 1st on the depth chart
They are also looking to third-year edge rusher Dallas Turner to fill the void that was left after trading Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles... and Turner can do a solid job as a starter
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