Rob Rang· Aug 13, 2026
Rang names one 2025 draft pick from each NFC team he expects to break out in their second season, attaching specific role and production expectations to several of them (Skattebo as the Giants' bell cow, Campbell starting and starring in Philadelphia, Croskey-Merritt leading Washington's backfield, Burden becoming Caleb Williams' top target, Riley replacing Alontae Taylor, Martin starting for the 49ers by December, and Mills posting five sacks in Seattle).
“But I don't think Campbell is just going to start — I think he's going to star.”
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25 checkable claims — 16 sleeper calls, 7 depth chart calls and 2 player season numbers — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 32 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 6.
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Who this take is about
- Josaiah Stewart
- Los Angeles Rams
- Rylie Mills
- Seattle Seahawks
- Cam Skattebo
- New York Giants
- Jihaad Campbell
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Walter Nolen
- Arizona Cardinals
- David Walker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Luther Burden III
- Chicago Bears
- Nick Martin
- San Francisco 49ers
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Washington Commanders
- Lathan Ransom
- Carolina Panthers
- Matthew Golden
- Green Bay Packers
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Detroit Lions
- Cobee Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons
- Myles Price
- Minnesota Vikings
- Shavon Revel Jr.
- Dallas Cowboys
- Quincy Riley
- New Orleans Saints
25 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Josaiah Stewart to record 6 sacks
“might just double last year's production (22 tackles, three sacks)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJosaiah StewartLos Angeles RamsAug 13, 2026
Josaiah Stewart to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The former third-rounder likely won't start this year, but I think Stewart will prove a quality sub option”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRylie MillsSeattle SeahawksAug 13, 2026
Rylie Mills to outplay his draft cost
“He should prove as much this year, with 30 tackles and five sacks being realistic goals.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCam SkatteboNew York GiantsAug 13, 2026
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“He'll be Harbaugh's bell cow with a chance to at least double his production in 2026 — if he can stay healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCam SkatteboNew York GiantsAug 13, 2026
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost
“Skattebo flashed last year prior to sustaining a horrific lower leg injury... He'll be Harbaugh's bell cow with a chance to at least double his production in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jihaad Campbell to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's a former first-round pick who started 10 games as a rookie and is slated to play even more in Year 2 with his primary competition of a year ago — Nakobe Dean — now on the Raiders.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsWalter NolenArizona CardinalsAug 13, 2026
Walter Nolen to outplay his draft cost
“Now that he's healthy following surgery to repair a torn meniscus, I expect Nolen to emerge as one of the NFC's better young pass rushing defensive tackles.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavid WalkerTampa Bay BuccaneersAug 13, 2026
David Walker to outplay his draft cost
“He's back healthy, and all reports suggest that his trademark twitch remains... I think he'll prove to be an effective one with at least a handful of sacks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsAug 13, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
“I believe last year's production (47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns) is only the tip of the iceberg for Burden.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsNick MartinSan Francisco 49ersAug 13, 2026
Nick Martin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Don't be surprised if Martin is starting (and starring) by December.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart
“But I see Croskey-Merritt as the front-runner to lead the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsNick MartinSan Francisco 49ersAug 13, 2026
Nick Martin to outplay his draft cost
“The tape suggests he'll be a future standout... Don't be surprised if Martin is starting (and starring) by December.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersRylie MillsSeattle SeahawksAug 13, 2026
Rylie Mills to record 5 sacks
“with 30 tackles and five sacks being realistic goals”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLathan RansomCarolina PanthersAug 13, 2026
Lathan Ransom to outplay his draft cost
“With Scott now 31 and never a consistent turnover producer, don't be surprised if Ransom forces his way onto the field sooner rather than later.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMatthew GoldenGreen Bay PackersAug 13, 2026
Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost
“Golden's opportunities will jump with Romeo Doubs now playing in New England, and he boasts the run-after-catch ability and breakaway speed to quickly become Jordan Love's favorite big-play target.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsAug 13, 2026
Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Burden is a good bet to become Caleb Williams' most trusted wideout in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJosaiah StewartLos Angeles RamsAug 13, 2026
Josaiah Stewart to outplay his draft cost
“I think Stewart will prove a quality sub option who might just double last year's production (22 tackles, three sacks).”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost
“His role should expand this year, however, with his vision and burst a nice fit for the wide zone concepts new offensive coordinator David Blough is implementing.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsIsaac TeSlaaDetroit LionsAug 13, 2026
Isaac TeSlaa to outplay his draft cost
“With four of those scores coming in the final six games of the season, however, TeSlaa may only be warming up.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCobee BryantAtlanta FalconsAug 13, 2026
Cobee Bryant to outplay his draft cost
“the trash-talking 6-foot-1, 185-pounder punches above his weight class as a tackler... giving him a solid chance to build upon last year's production”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJihaad CampbellPhiladelphia EaglesAug 13, 2026
Jihaad Campbell to outplay his draft cost
“But I don't think Campbell is just going to start — I think he's going to star.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMyles PriceMinnesota VikingsAug 13, 2026
Myles Price to outplay his draft cost
“But the vision, elusiveness and burst Price demonstrated as a returner could also make him a dangerous target out of the slot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsShavon Revel Jr.Dallas CowboysAug 13, 2026
Shavon Revel Jr. to outplay his draft cost
“Coming off a torn ACL, Revel didn't see the field until Week 11 of his rookie season. Now that he's fully healthy, I'm expecting big things from the long-armed 6-foot-2 corner.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsQuincy RileyNew Orleans SaintsAug 13, 2026
Quincy Riley to outplay his draft cost
“After recording 10 pass breakups over just five starts as a rookie, Riley appears ready to step into the huge vacuum left behind by departed standout Alontae Taylor.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsQuincy RileyNew Orleans SaintsAug 13, 2026
Quincy Riley to be 1st on the depth chart
“Riley appears ready to step into the huge vacuum left behind by departed standout Alontae Taylor.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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