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
1051–1075 of 4,890
Mason Graham to be 1st on the depth chart
The Browns starting defensive line can be solid in Mason Graham, Jared Verse, Maleik Collins, and Isaiah McGuire.
Bradley Chubb to be 1st on the depth chart
Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner Johnson, Max Harrison, D'Alford, all first year starters with a new defense.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback and he has not proven he can play the position in six years.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner Johnson, Max Harrison, D'Alford, all first year starters with a new defense.
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
I seriously, like, Tua, he he starts week one.
- PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Rashee Rice to be 1st on the depth chart
the return of a healthy Rashee Rice as WR1 and the addition of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the backfield
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 - PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
It wouldn't be surprising to see the Browns turn to Sanders at some point this season.
Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
Devontae Smith coming in at number six as your number one there in Philadelphia
Ozzy Trapilo to be 1st on the depth chart
Yes, it'll eventually be his job... Ideally, Jones plays well enough to be a quality placeholder until midseason.
Fernando Carmona to be 1st on the depth chart
The rookie lineman has ascended into a starting spot at RG following his impressive training camp and will have to hold his own on a line with multiple years of experience just about everywhere.
Avonte Maddox to be 1st on the depth chart
They're likely starting Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark at safety.
D.J. Reed to be 1st on the depth chart
It's Rock Ya-Sin and D.J. Reed at corner.
Chuck Clark to be 1st on the depth chart
They're likely starting Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark at safety.
Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart
It's Rock Ya-Sin and D.J. Reed at corner.
Sam Hecht to be 1st on the depth chart
It's unclear if Sam Hecht will start this year, but there's certainly a chance... If not this year, he will be the starting center someday, so he's already a crucial player.
Zakee Wheatley to be 1st on the depth chart
Also like Hecht, there is a good chance he's a starter in the future.
- PendingJoshua PoniatowskiDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
Jonathon Brooks legitimately has the potential to be a three-down back in a run-focused offense come Week 1.
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
Jeremiyah Love , up into the mid-second round as Arizona's projected lead back
Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
With Jacobs sidelined to start the year, Lloyd is the presumed lead back in a good offense... so Lloyd is the frontrunner for the job, not a guaranteed bellcow.
MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
Jadarian Price , the first-round rookie stepping into the role Kenneth Walker III vacated
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Watson got paid this offseason and profiles as Green Bay's clear No. 1.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season
- PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Rashid Shaheed to be 2nd on the depth chart
Shaheed should enter 2026 as Seattle's clear WR2 behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Rashid ShaheedSeattle Seahawks
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026 Jonah Coleman to be 3rd on the depth chart
Jonah Coleman walks into the Denver depth chart as the RB3 with the ability to climb the depth chart.
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
MarShawn Lloyd looks primed to enter the NFL season as the Packers' workhorse back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner-exempt list.
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NFL — depth chart calls (581 graded)
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