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Lance Zierlein· Aug 18, 2026

Zierlein expects Trevor Goosby, Texas' starting left tackle, to be a first-round NFL draft pick, and thinks Quinn Ewers may struggle to stay on the Dolphins' roster beyond this year. He also predicts the Texans' preseason quarterback usage: C.J. Stroud around 10-12 plays, Davis Mills through the first half, and Brett Rypien for the second half. If Tank Dell isn't ready, he thinks Lewis Bond and Jaden Hall could both make the roster.

“Possibly first round left tackle”

said on air, transcribed by us · John and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast) · read the original →

5 checkable claims — 2 roster spot calls, 1 depth chart call, 1 mock draft pick and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

1 of 5 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 100 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.

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Keylan Rutledge · 2026 season

9 calls from 9 pundits between 1 and 1. Lance Zierlein said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

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  • Roster Spot CallsJaylin NoelHouston TexansAug 18, 2026

    Jaylin Noel to make the roster

    “I think you'd see Lewis Bond and Jaden Hall both make the the team potentially”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    club:
    HOU
    skill:
    0
    player:
    65f40042-732a-40a3-8be3-5823bcccacce
    season:
    2026
    claimed:
    he makes the 53
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    difficulty:
    2
    the naive guess:
    he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks on the53:
    1
    weeks left when called:
    18
    first week on the53:
    1
    weeks on the practice squad:
    0

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  • Mock Draft PicksTrevor GoosbyAug 18, 2026

    Trevor Goosby to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)

    “So at least your left tackle, first round left tackle. Possibly. Possibly first round left tackle... He'll be a first round.”

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  • Roster Spot CallsLewis BondHouston TexansAug 18, 2026

    Lewis Bond to make the roster

    “if if Tank weren't there to start the season, I think you'd see Lewis Bond and Jaden Hall both make the the team potentially”

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  • Depth Chart CallsKeylan RutledgeHouston TexansAug 18, 2026

    Keylan Rutledge to be 1st on the depth chart

    “He's probably the center.”

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  • Trade and Signing CallsMarte MapuAug 18, 2026

    Marte Mapu to move

    “I I could certainly see him making the move, though. I can see it. Making Marte adding Marte.”

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