Evan Tarracciano· Aug 7, 2026
Tarracciano names five wide receivers ranked outside the top 30 whom he is targeting in 2026 fantasy drafts: Parker Washington (whom he projects for his first 1,000-yard season and as Jacksonville's top receiving threat), Wan'Dale Robinson, Makai Lemon, Romeo Doubs (whom he slots as New England's WR2), and Malik Washington.
“I don’t think that it is outrageous to project Washington for his first 1,000 receiving-yard season in 2026.”
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8 checkable claims — 5 sleeper calls, 2 depth chart calls and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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Romeo Doubs · 2026 season8 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 2. Evan Tarracciano said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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- Sleeper CallsRomeo DoubsNew England PatriotsAug 7, 2026
Romeo Doubs to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“I still envision Doubs as a WR3 play, but his upside warrants consideration in the middle rounds as a dart throw worth investing in.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesAug 7, 2026
Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost
“Out of all receivers selected within the first round, I prefer Lemon’s fit the most, and view him as the top choice for an immediate impact in 2026... I’m happy grabbing Lemon at his current ADP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMalik WashingtonMiami DolphinsAug 7, 2026
Malik Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR74)
“Washington is the first Dolphins wideout listed on our ECR as a mid-tier 7 option, at WR74. I understand the hesitation, but the upside alone presents a massive return on investment”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsParker WashingtonAug 7, 2026
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“I favored Washington over Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers as the Jaguars’ main receiving threat for 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersParker WashingtonAug 7, 2026
Parker Washington to record 1,000 receiving yards
“I don’t think that it is outrageous to project Washington for his first 1,000 receiving-yard season in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (WR43 in our rankings)
“Dismissing last season as a fluke has caused his ADP to plummet and his ranking to slip; currently, we have him pegged at WR43 in our rankings. Much like Rodney Dangerfield, Robinson is currently getting no respect, and it is high time for to change.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsParker WashingtonAug 7, 2026
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (a late-round value)
“Washington is somehow slipping in drafts as a late-round value... He’s a favorite WR3 target for me in drafts this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Romeo Doubs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He slides in immediately as the WR2 opposite A.J. Brown”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's fantasy football preseason recap projects depth-chart outcomes, roster spots and fantasy value for numerous players across several preseason games, including Chig Okonkwo's expanded role in Washington, Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's WR3, Malachi Fields winning the Giants' starting X job, and Zachariah Branch being a fantasy bust relative to his late-round cost.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Chad MillmanGame Outcome Picks · Miami DolphinsMiss · 0Chad Millman said he had taken money-line positions on several Week 1 underdogs — the Texans outright over the Bills, the Giants outright over Dallas (in a money-line underdog parlay), and Miami outright at Las Vegas — and that the show's survivor pick was the Steelers to win.
- Eric CohenGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansMiss · 0Cohen says the Bears win easily in Carolina, and that Tennessee starts 1-0 over a Jets team he considers the third-worst in the league.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Sullivan takes the Jaguars to beat the Browns, doubting Deshaun Watson, and takes the Eagles over the Commanders at home.
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- Brandon CarneySleeper Calls · Javonte WilliamsHit · 100Carney predicted AJ Brown would not be back with the Eagles, forecast a wave of free-agent landing spots (Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Saints, George Pickens to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the Bills), and named Week 1 starting quarterbacks for several teams in flux. He also gave fantasy takes on Javonte Williams, Chris Olave and others.
- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Greg CosellSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Cosell expects the Nick Bonito vs. Will Campbell matchup to be pivotal, predicts Caleb Williams' future is bright, expects the Chargers' run game to improve dramatically under Mike McDaniel with a good season from Omarion Hampton, and expects Sean Payton not to hide Stidham.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Malik NabersMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Joe Pisapia's 2026 first round is receiver-heavy, starting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase, insisting Amon-Ra St. Brown belongs in the top five, keeping Justin Jefferson in round one, and dropping Christian McCaffrey to 12. He also sees Omarion Hampton as a value who will be a top-10 pick a year later.