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
- 4,890
- Graded
- 488
- Average accuracy
- 88.5
- Pundits
- 435
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
488 / 4,890
graded
4,402 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202673 of 4433 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Matt Severance100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Garrett Podell100 accuracy · 1 graded+189.0
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- John Breech67 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
- Terron Armstead100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Tom Strachan100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Andrew Siciliano100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Quentin Lake100 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
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Albert Breer100 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
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Bradford Banta92 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
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 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 Sports67.1 · 24 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
- Sports Illustrated46.7 · 16 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
Every depth chart calls take
951–975 of 4,890
Christian Elliss to be 1st on the depth chart
The Patriots have already started to rework this group behind starters Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss.
Nick Scott to be 1st on the depth chart
Nick Scott is probably still a starter, and that's not good.
Ashton Jeanty to be 1st on the depth chart
Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. should be a fun one-two punch at running back
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... third-round rookie Caleb Douglas
Michael Taaffe to be 1st on the depth chart
many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... fifth-round safety Michael Taaffe
Kadyn Proctor to be 1st on the depth chart
many of them are in line to start as rookies: first-round guard Kadyn Proctor
Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. should be a fun one-two punch at running back
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 first overall draft pick, may end up marinating behind Kirk Cousins longer than expected
Chris Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... first-round cornerback Chris Johnson
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... second-round linebacker Jacob Rodriguez
Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart
Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 first overall draft pick, may end up marinating behind Kirk Cousins longer than expected to protect his long-term health
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
week one, to me, he's wide receiver one. He's wide receiver one.
Najee Harris to be 1st on the depth chart
But I think Najee might be RB1.
Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart
He immediately projects as the lead back in one of the NFL's best offenses
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Christian Watson earned a new contract this offseason and should enter 2026 as the Packers' clear WR1
Blake Corum to be 2nd on the depth chart
At worst, he'll spend the season backing up Kyren Williams in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.
Jaylen Warren to be 1st on the depth chart
Warren is the better bet to serve as Pittsburgh’s primary running back
- PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
Brooks could establish himself as Carolina’s RB1 sooner rather than later
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls2026 season
DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
he instantly becomes Josh Allen's top option in the passing game
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls2026 season
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
forcing oft-injured MarShawn Lloyd to become the de facto top running back instead
MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
Jacoby Brissett will start the year for the Cardinals, with rookie Carson Beck waiting in the wings
Jacoby BrissettArizona Cardinals
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
Hampton enters 2026 as the clear top dog of the Chargers' running game.
Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
The big change for 2026 is Kyler Murray coming to town and winning the QB1 job.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Woody Marks to be 2nd on the depth chart
Montgomery is expected to operate as the lead back, with Woody Marks behind him and as the pass-catching specialist.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls2026 season
DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
Moore is expected to step into a prominent role as the Bills' No. 1 receiver.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
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