Eric Edholm· Aug 12, 2026
Edholm highlights several non-first-round rookie receivers making early camp impressions, suggesting Denzel Boston could become Cleveland's top receiver, Antonio Williams could earn a starting/steady role in Washington, Malachi Fields could start for the Giants, Ja'Kobi Lane could contribute in Baltimore, and C.J. Daniels could win a WR3/WR4 job with the Rams.
“Based on the early camp returns, it might not be shocking if Boston ends up as Cleveland's WR1 — even with Jerry Jeudy and 2026 first-rounder KC Concepcion on the roster.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 12, 2026
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
“The big-bodied receiver has impressed to the point where he might be a starter if the season began today.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsC.J. DanielsLos Angeles RamsAug 12, 2026
C.J. Daniels to be 4th on the depth chart
“The Rams have open WR3 and WR4 jobs behind Nacua and Adams, and you can't count out the rookie from sliding into one of those spots eventually.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Antonio Williams to outplay his draft cost
“Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone recently discussed Williams' potential as a sleeper worth your attention. If those guys are on board, then so am I.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Antonio Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Williams easily could earn a steady role, and it appears that only Luke McCaffrey firmly stands between the rookie and a starting spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 12, 2026
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“it might not be shocking if Boston ends up as Cleveland's WR1 — even with Jerry Jeudy and 2026 first-rounder KC Concepcion on the roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
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- Garrett PodellTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100In a quarterback rapid-fire segment and later discussion, Brooks named starters for several clubs (Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Tua in Atlanta, Jeremiah Love as Arizona's starting running back), called Chris Olave a No. 1 receiver, backed Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders and Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, argued Baker Mayfield belongs among the top 15-17 quarterbacks, and published a top-five defensive tackle list topped by Jeffrey Simmons.
- Joe MarinoTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Marino projects DJ Moore to bounce back in Buffalo's offense with over 1,000 receiving yards (talking up around 1,200), and expects rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun (IGB) to win a starting job opposite Christian Benford. He also thinks free agent Stefon Diggs ends up signing with Washington.
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