# Isaiah Likely — what pundits predicted

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67 checkable claims from 29 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player.

## What the room says

- Median call across 6 pundits: 65 receptions
- Median call across 3 pundits: 700 receiving yards

## What pundits expect (60 unsettled)

- Isaiah Likely to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8645d672-eeb4-4242-8d8e-6e784527e6dc
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/55c34eef-78e3-4dfe-af5d-5caa64a5d313
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points — Frank Ammirante, for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8610a545-7d48-4954-ba2c-6c4564edf9d2
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8610a545-7d48-4954-ba2c-6c4564edf9d2
- Isaiah Likely to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points — [Evan Tarracciano](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/evan-tarracciano), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9f5b2014-57f2-4583-9e39-95a969d07add
- Isaiah Likely to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Evan Tarracciano](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/evan-tarracciano), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9f5b2014-57f2-4583-9e39-95a969d07add
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — Ben Arthur, for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bde141e2-7adc-42d7-a970-965376cb15f3
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to fall short of his draft cost — Ted Chmyz, for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — Lawrence Iacona, for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — Lawrence Iacona, for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Richard Sherman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/richard-sherman), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/899da7d4-df5a-4224-84ca-ef4e215dc978
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/4376511e-bfbe-474c-921f-2959e9f22c9c
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/4376511e-bfbe-474c-921f-2959e9f22c9c
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — Steve Krebs, for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Likely is currently the 12th tight-end going off the board) — Steve Krebs, for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to record 65 receptions — Steve Krebs, for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to record 700 receiving yards — Steve Krebs, for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to make the roster — [Patricia Traina](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/patricia-traina), for 2026, said Aug 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8bb1a183-b45b-44db-8a61-23bdd2238a6b
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only) — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Aug 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7d924d0f-d573-45c0-84a7-f4aeeeb9dee4
- Isaiah Likely to record 80 receptions — Ryan Kirksey, for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to record 900 receiving yards — Ryan Kirksey, for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Aug 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eaddec7f-ab5e-463b-9c8d-a38820e569b5
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Aug 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eaddec7f-ab5e-463b-9c8d-a38820e569b5
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (late-round dart) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Aug 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eaddec7f-ab5e-463b-9c8d-a38820e569b5
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Evan Tarracciano](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/evan-tarracciano), for 2026, said Aug 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/feacf9fe-5946-4dbc-ac48-4c34d62c2ad3
- Isaiah Likely to record 70 receptions — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Aug 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/35340a4c-d306-45b9-b6f9-59e1183db932
- Isaiah Likely to fall short of his draft cost — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 14, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Chris Welsh](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/chris-welsh), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/91879831-1f4d-4c4e-8745-15aae5d1a2da
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Matt Okada](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/matt-okada), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f6a05d2b-fb8c-4639-ad2b-7ccb4a55943d
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Matt Okada](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/matt-okada), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f6a05d2b-fb8c-4639-ad2b-7ccb4a55943d
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Mike Fanelli](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/mike-fanelli), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2c6f6ca7-2193-4aef-8a62-e4a7f535b80a
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 10.04) — [Nathan Jahnke](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a68d4fc0-95fb-413c-a580-ab409a4640d1
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Round 10) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 10, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 2nd on the depth chart — Frank Ammirante, for 2026, said Aug 9, 2026; not settled yet
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Alex House](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/alex-house), for 2026, said Aug 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6d3a1e00-2238-480a-9dc3-dbb2f42ab75f
- Isaiah Likely to record 640 receiving yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2514bfdd-c8d1-4282-8b1a-1ef7f0b79f30
- Isaiah Likely to record 56 receptions — [Walt](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2514bfdd-c8d1-4282-8b1a-1ef7f0b79f30
- Isaiah Likely to record 100 fantasy points — [Walt](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2514bfdd-c8d1-4282-8b1a-1ef7f0b79f30
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3cfd15b8-6f97-4384-8e53-71b392cd3650
- Isaiah Likely to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3cfd15b8-6f97-4384-8e53-71b392cd3650
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (tenth round) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3cfd15b8-6f97-4384-8e53-71b392cd3650
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Jul 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/516d7a09-e2fe-4e82-af43-8d1d7e3f4281
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (the late run tight end) — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Jul 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ca0ae7c6-32ca-43b0-9ef4-e13a4e8c2ee5
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Jul 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ca0ae7c6-32ca-43b0-9ef4-e13a4e8c2ee5
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (pick one to nineteen) — [Scott Bogman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/scott-bogman), for 2026, said Jun 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/20c066e6-dc29-448c-9790-7d983e3b4326
- Isaiah Likely to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Scott Bogman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/scott-bogman), for 2026, said May 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/00bcda68-4f13-404c-8d31-b6f6d82e94f8
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Scott Bogman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/scott-bogman), for 2026, said May 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/00bcda68-4f13-404c-8d31-b6f6d82e94f8
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (tight end thirteen) — [Scott Bogman](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/scott-bogman), for 2026, said May 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/815f1f8b-e7af-4196-9f86-6680ac4fa330
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost — [Justin Boone](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/justin-boone), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ede4586c-9aaa-471c-81fd-bd12bc089335
- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (outside of the top twelve tight ends) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2409c469-d1d0-4914-a39f-90756a913267
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2409c469-d1d0-4914-a39f-90756a913267
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Justin Boone](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/justin-boone), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ede4586c-9aaa-471c-81fd-bd12bc089335
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2026, said Mar 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a65095cd-121b-4969-a796-d6eaaf64e0f3
- Isaiah Likely to move — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2025, said Feb 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/cd243624-9451-4824-a8a4-7b468d681c8f
- Isaiah Likely to move — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2025, said Feb 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bd015e08-0ea7-44e7-9a9d-6081919c6114

## Settled (7)

- Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (drafted around tight end twenty one) — [Joe Dolan](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/joe-dolan), for 2025, said Jul 5, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7bbd232a-2e40-474c-b3e1-80438d5a98d3
- Isaiah Likely to move — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2025, said Feb 24, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/723c800d-fbd0-4e51-a09c-6ea168267741
- Isaiah Likely to record 75 receptions — [Tim Hasselbeck](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/tim-hasselbeck), for 2025, said Feb 19, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 64.42) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f427a6b0-2fb5-4887-90e3-a02973258757
- Isaiah Likely to record 7 receiving tds — [Tim Hasselbeck](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/tim-hasselbeck), for 2025, said Feb 19, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f427a6b0-2fb5-4887-90e3-a02973258757
- Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2025, said Feb 22, 2026; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f0bd19b0-da37-47d6-b81f-8863be80fbe2
- Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2025, said Dec 18, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9a86737a-7153-4055-8e85-9e8e11d49f0b
- Isaiah Likely to record 60 receptions — [Joe Dolan](https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/joe-dolan), for 2025, said Jul 5, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 64.42) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7bbd232a-2e40-474c-b3e1-80438d5a98d3

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