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
- 5,083
- 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 / 5,083
graded
4,592 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202676 of 4626 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
3851–3875 of 5,083
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
Stevenson is the favorite to lead the New England backfield in touches because the Patriots don't trust Henderson in pass protection
Jordyn Tyson to be 1st on the depth chart
Jordyn Tyson is a big and explosive athlete who could be Tyler Shough's top target
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
I'm not worried about Woody Marks at all... I think this backfield will be owned by David Montgomery.
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
So Montgomery is going to be the Texans primary early down back... Montgomery is pretty much a mortal lock to be the Texans goal line back... As the clear number one back for a good team
Chig Okonkwo to be 1st on the depth chart
while Chig Okonkwo angles to fill Ertz's void as the pass-catching tight end serving as a jumbo receiver
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
Questions surrounding the WR2 spot following McLaurin in Washington's depth chart still loom
Andrew Armstrong to be 5th on the depth chart
don't be surprised if he earns a spot as the Chiefs' fifth receiver by the time the regular season comes by.
Jerry Jeudy to be 1st on the depth chart
Jeudy should still be slotted to return as the quarterback's top target in the wide receiver room
Barryn Sorrell to be 1st on the depth chart
The race to replace Micah Parsons in the starting lineup for the start of the regular season hasn’t been a race at all. Barryn Sorrell took the first-team reps at the start of OTAs and he’s taken the first-team reps throughout training camp.
Jaylen Waddle to be 2nd on the depth chart
Bryant is making a strong bid to be the next guy after Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.
Courtland Sutton to be 1st on the depth chart
Bryant is making a strong bid to be the next guy after Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.
Pat Bryant to be 3rd on the depth chart
The Broncos may not have an official No. 3 receiver ... but if we're talking about depth chart pecking order, Bryant is making a strong bid to be the next guy after Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.
Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart
Fernando Mendoza is set to backup Kirk Cousins to open up the 2026 season.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
DeVonta Smith, who topped 1,000 receiving yards in three of the last four seasons, will slide seamlessly into Brown’s old No. 1 role.
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
we’ve seen the Arizona Cardinals give Jacoby Brissett a nice bump as their 2026 starter
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
The Las Vegas Raiders will take it slow with Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, letting veteran Kirk Cousins open the year as their starter
Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart
Chicago drafted Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman 25th overall in April, and he is likely to start at one safety spot.
Cam Lewis to be 1st on the depth chart
Cam Lewis could be next up to take Bryant's starting spot early in the season.
Cole Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
former New England Patriots first-round pick Cole Strange filling the right guard spot
Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
2026 second-round pick Jake Slaughter slotting in at left guard
Rashawn Slater to be 1st on the depth chart
Chargers offensive line (past two seasons) ... 2026 (projected) Left tackle ... Rashawn Slater
Joe Alt to be 1st on the depth chart
Right tackle ... Joe Alt (2026 projected)
Tyler Biadasz to be 1st on the depth chart
Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz arriving from Washington in free agency
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
Make no mistake: Smith is entrenched as the Jets' starter for as long as he can keep them somewhat relevant this season.
Cade Klubnik to be 2nd on the depth chart
If that continues, he's got a "real good chance" to emerge as Smith's primary backup.
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NFL — depth chart calls (584 graded)
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