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
- 5,093
- Graded
- 491
- Average accuracy
- 88.2
- Pundits
- 444
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
491 / 5,093
graded
4,602 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202676 of 4636 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
4051–4075 of 5,093
- PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
there is a clear path for him to emerge as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Penei Sewell to be 1st on the depth chart
Drafting Blake Miller with their first pick means former first-round selection Penei Sewell will move to left tackle to replace Taylor Decker.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Blake Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
Tate Ratledge impressed as a rookie, posting a 70.3 PFF grade at right guard, but he will line up next to rookie Blake Miller in 2026
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart
Rock Ya-Sin appears to be the favorite to claim the job and may have started over Arnold regardless
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Coby Bryant to be 1st on the depth chart
Coby Bryant is expected to start at safety after posting PFF grades above 70.0 in each of the past two seasons.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart
Dillon Thieneman is expected to step into the starting lineup at safety after earning a 90.8 PFF grade in his lone season at Oregon.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Devin Bush to be 1st on the depth chart
they also signed a pair of projected starters on defense. After struggling early in his career, Devin Bush has enjoyed a late-career breakout
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 - PendingGordon McGuinnessDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Logan Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
he projects as the Bears' long-term starter at center regardless... there is a clear path for the rookie to overtake Bradbury before he plays a regular-season snap for the Bears.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 29, 2026 Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
Patrick Mauls are going to be dancing in Travis Kelsey's wedding. Is gonna be starting Week one, That is correct.
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
And I think there's zero chance he doesn't start at some point during the season.
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
We're gonna disagree on this one too. Will Fernando Mendoza start week one? I'm gonna say yes.
Alvin Kamara to be 2nd on the depth chart
this guy is now second on the depth chart behind Travis Etienne or Etienne Junior
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
What does year two look like now that he's gonna be the man from the beginning? All the reps in training camp, all the reps in the off season, and now coming in and getting all the reps from week one
Noah Fant to be 2nd on the depth chart
because Noah Fant wound up there too. As the second string, as the second string, wide, tight end that's there
Travis Etienne to be 1st on the depth chart
this guy is now second on the depth chart behind Travis Etienne or Etienne Junior... The big free agent splash signing of the New Orleans Saints
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
I think he starts opening day, man, I do I think he starts.
Tommy Doman to be 1st on the depth chart
So as a drafted punter, my expectation is that Tommy Doman beats out Mitch Wisnowski
Josh Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
I got a little hunch that Josh has the inside track at being the starter this year.
Trent Sherfield to be 6th on the depth chart
I think wide receiver six right now is Trent Sherfield.
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
Well, obviously, Minnesota with Oh, yeah. Kyler Murray, to me, is going to be the starter.
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
Panic's coming back from the ACL to a fresh start, quick game, play action, get the ball out quickly, all the things Kevin likes to do. So you you kinda think it'll be him.
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
their starting running back is gonna be a rookie in Jadarion Price, the Golden Domer
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
Just depends who who the signal caller is, and I think we think it's gonna be the guy who came from the desert Okay. Kyler Murray.
Devon Key to be 3rd on the depth chart
Devin Key is that third guy.
Alex Singleton to be 1st on the depth chart
we're gonna look at Alex Singleton, Justin Sernat as your two starters
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NFL — depth chart calls (584 graded)
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