# Philip Hughes: Hughes projects Washington's initial 53-man roster ahead of the final preseason game, naming every player he expects to make the team by position group, and slots Athan Kaliakmanis as the No. 3 quarterback behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota. **Claimed:** Aug 23, 2026 **Pundit:** Philip Hughes — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/philip-hughes **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/washington-commanders-53-man-roster-projection-3-preseason-week-2 54 checkable claims — 53 roster spot calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 54 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 49 of 54 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 85.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room. > Kaliakmanis has clearly outplayed him and appears to be the right quarterback to have behind Daniels and Mariota moving forward. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Jordan Magee to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Magee, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brandon Coleman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brandon Coleman, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chig Okonkwo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chig Okonkwo, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nick Allegretti to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nick Allegretti, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andrew Wylie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andrew Wylie, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Paul to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Paul, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Terry McLaurin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Antonio Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Antonio Williams, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Sam Cosmi to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sam Cosmi, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Rasul Douglas to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rasul Douglas, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mike Sainristil to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mike Sainristil, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Rachaad White to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rachaad White, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Conerly Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Conerly Jr., Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Drew Stevens to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Drew Stevens, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **John Bates to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Bates, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Ott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Ott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Charles Omenihu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charles Omenihu, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Javon Kinlaw to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Javon Kinlaw, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tress Way to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tress Way, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Sonny Styles to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sonny Styles, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Tyler Owens to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Owens, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tim Settle to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tim Settle, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kaytron Allen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaytron Allen, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Dyami Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dyami Brown, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matt Gulbin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matt Gulbin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Maurice Hurst to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Maurice Hurst, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Stefon Diggs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Stefon Diggs, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ben Sinnott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ben Sinnott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Colson Yankoff to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Colson Yankoff, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Fabian Moreau to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Fabian Moreau, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Amik Robertson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Amik Robertson, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nick Cross to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nick Cross, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Frankie Luvu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Frankie Luvu, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Athan Kaliakmanis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Athan Kaliakmanis, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Odafe Oweh to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Odafe Oweh, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **K'Lavon Chaisson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: K'Lavon Chaisson, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marcus Mariota to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Luke McCaffrey to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Joshua Josephs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joshua Josephs, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Daron Payne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daron Payne, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylin Lane to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jeremy Reaves to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremy Reaves, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kain Medrano to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kain Medrano, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Daniel Brunskill to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daniel Brunskill, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jayden Daniels to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Quan Martin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quan Martin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Leo Chenal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Leo Chenal, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Treylon Burks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Treylon Burks, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Trent Scott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trent Scott, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Amos to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Amos, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Spencer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Spencer, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jeremy McNichols to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Athan Kaliakmanis to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Athan Kaliakmanis, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Jordan Magee — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-magee - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Brandon Coleman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/brandon-coleman - Chig Okonkwo — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chig-okonkwo - Nick Allegretti — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nick-allegretti - Andrew Wylie — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andrew-wylie - Chris Paul — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chris-paul - Terry McLaurin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin - Antonio Williams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/antonio-williams-1040 - Sam Cosmi — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/sam-cosmi - Rasul Douglas — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rasul-douglas - Jacory Croskey-Merritt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jacory-croskey-merritt - Mike Sainristil — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/mike-sainristil - Rachaad White — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rachaad-white - Josh Conerly Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/josh-conerly-jr - Drew Stevens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/drew-stevens - John Bates — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/john-bates - Tyler Ott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-ott - Charles Omenihu — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/charles-omenihu - Javon Kinlaw — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/javon-kinlaw - Tress Way — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tress-way - Sonny Styles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/sonny-styles - Tyler Owens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-owens - Tim Settle — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tim-settle - Kaytron Allen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kaytron-allen - Dyami Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dyami-brown - Matt Gulbin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/matt-gulbin - Maurice Hurst — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/maurice-hurst - Stefon Diggs — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/stefon-diggs - Ben Sinnott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ben-sinnott - Colson Yankoff — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/colson-yankoff - Fabian Moreau — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/fabian-moreau - Amik Robertson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/amik-robertson - Nick Cross — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nick-cross - Frankie Luvu — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/frankie-luvu - Athan Kaliakmanis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/athan-kaliakmanis - Odafe Oweh — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/odafe-oweh - K'Lavon Chaisson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/k-lavon-chaisson - Marcus Mariota — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marcus-mariota - Luke McCaffrey — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/luke-mccaffrey - Joshua Josephs — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/joshua-josephs - Daron Payne — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/daron-payne - Jaylin Lane — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylin-lane - Jeremy Reaves — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jeremy-reaves - Kain Medrano — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kain-medrano - Daniel Brunskill — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/daniel-brunskill - Jayden Daniels — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jayden-daniels - Quan Martin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quan-martin - Leo Chenal — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/leo-chenal - Treylon Burks — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/treylon-burks - Trent Scott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/trent-scott - Trey Amos — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/trey-amos - Malik Spencer — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/malik-spencer - Jeremy McNichols — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jeremy-mcnichols ## What others said about the same people - Seth Walder on Kayshon Boutte: Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0263bd78-6c5c-41c5-8615-0467d8ef521a (scored 0) - Garrett Podell on Stefon Diggs: An 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bc79861b-dbde-474e-9d55-bf50f7b766d2 (scored 100) - Bucky Brooks on Stefon Diggs: In 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9538b827-fc12-4c2e-8e32-eaa69edc6c2d (scored 100) - Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Stefon Diggs: Ocho predicted the free-agent receiver would sign with either Baltimore or Washington, and separately claimed the Dallas Cowboys would be the class of the NFC this season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7ea7ec88-8e00-40c9-96d4-e028012959d8 (scored 100) - Shannon Sharpe on Stefon Diggs: Sharpe ("Unc"/"Donk") said the veteran receiver they were discussing would be signed by a team, though he named no destination. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/547c2b7d-e77e-4982-9c11-5e64da38bfe0 (scored 100) - Mike Tannenbaum on Stefon Diggs: Tannenbaum argues the Chiefs should lean on the run game early while Mahomes recovers, says the Bills haven't done enough at receiver and would repeat their playoff shortcoming, expects AJ Brown to have a massive impact in New England, thinks George Pickens will earn a big raise, and offers free-agent fits: Deebo Samuel to Buffalo, Joey Bosa to Tampa Bay, Taylor Decker to Houston, and Stefon Diggs to San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f7a29c18-face-49c0-b84f-33715b4c6678 (scored 0) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - John Shipley on Jack Kiser: Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c0a52b7c-63b2-4e18-b7da-9342dbbc111f (scored 0) - Cody Rourke on Mitchell Fraboni: Rourke names the Ravens as the bounce-back team most likely to be dangerous in the AFC again, and says Houston's defense alone should carry the Texans into the postseason. He also expects long snapper Mitchell Fraboni to be one of Denver's practice-squad elevations for the Chiefs game, and slots Pat Bryant as Denver's third receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ecf0b4d8-7096-41e4-b8bd-f37d5cdcd8d5 (scored 0) - Sayre Bedinger on Adam Prentice: Benninger expects Houston's elite defense to make them either a division winner or a wild card team, thinks Marvin Mims was trending toward being Denver's fourth receiver rather than just the return man, and figures Adam Prentice will be the Broncos' other practice-squad call-up. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ac244b64-ba35-48be-bad9-b54ef4f4fcfc (scored 0) - Bob Morris on Adam Prentice: Morris predicts Jarrett Stidham holds the backup QB job behind Bo Nix, Adam Prentice makes the 53-man roster as the fullback/fourth back, and Lucas Krull gets cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fbd4f215-eaf5-4bff-9431-d661656ff28a (scored 100) - Erick Trickel on Adam Prentice: After the Broncos' preseason opener, Trickel argued fullback Adam Prentice has shown enough value to earn a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the team's fourth running back options (Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Cody Schrader). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3b8bcd8c-c4ab-4a02-9bb6-39d20cae9d37 (scored 100) - Nick Shook on Aaron Donald: Shook unveiled his first NFL power rankings of the year, putting the Rams first, the Broncos second and the defending champion Seahawks only third, with the Dolphins last. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ea18c6ec-7662-4e66-91ed-4d0ef9d7d97d (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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