JP Acosta· Apr 27, 2026
Reviewing the draft classes, JP made several roster-role calls: Ventrell Miller staying as Jacksonville's second linebacker, Sam Hecht starting at center for Carolina, Trey Zoon as Las Vegas' swing tackle/guard with Brock Bowers as the Raiders' No. 1 receiving option, Antonio Williams as Washington's No. 3 receiver, Chris Bell as a potential true No. 1 receiver in Miami, and Christian Miller as an immediate starting nose tackle in New Orleans.
“I think that's a starting center that they got on day three.”
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Christian Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Miller, I think, can be a really, like, starting nose tackle. Immediately.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrock BowersLas Vegas RaidersApr 27, 2026
Brock Bowers to be 1st on the depth chart
“them not picking a receiver until late with Leek Benson is a sign that their number one receiver is Brock Bowers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTrey ZuhnLas Vegas RaidersApr 27, 2026
Trey Zuhn to be 2nd on the depth chart
“he's gonna be their swing tackle, swing guard”
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Ventrell Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
“I think this is a sign that they are fine with, Ventrell Miller as their second linebacker next to Floyd Lillecon because they only drafted a linebacker with their last pick of the draft”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Antonio Williams to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Antonio Williams fits nicely as that number three guy. I think he is a great number three to McLaurin and Brandon Aayuk.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSam HechtCarolina PanthersApr 27, 2026
Sam Hecht to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think getting him here, he's gonna start for them immediately. I think that's a starting center that they got on day three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsChris BellMiami DolphinsApr 27, 2026
Chris Bell to be 1st on the depth chart
“And then you have Chris Bell, who I think can be a true number one receiver when he is healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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