# Blaine Grisak: After the Rams' first preseason game, Grisak predicted the full 53-man roster, naming three quarterbacks, four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends, nine offensive linemen, four linebackers, six defensive linemen, four edge rushers, five cornerbacks, five safeties and three special teamers, with Dean Connors headed for the practice squad instead. **Claimed:** Aug 16, 2026 **Pundit:** Blaine Grisak — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/blaine-grisak **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-53-man-roster-prediction-preseason-opener 54 checkable claims — 54 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 55 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 49 of 54 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 93.9 for a naive guess at the same calls. > Here's an updated 53-man roster prediction after the first preseason game. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Tanner Ingle to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner Ingle, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Byron Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ethan Evans to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ethan Evans, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Beaux Limmer to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Beaux Limmer, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kobie Turner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Max Klare to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Max Klare, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Davante Adams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kevin Dotson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kevin Dotson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kamren Kinchens to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kamren Kinchens, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Emmanuel Forbes to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Emmanuel Forbes, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Steve Avila to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Steve Avila, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Quentin Lake to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quentin Lake, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Shaun Dolac to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Shaun Dolac, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kyren Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Harrison Mevis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Harrison Mevis, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Davis Allen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davis Allen, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylen McCollough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylen McCollough, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Terrance Ferguson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Poona Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Poona Ford, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Grant Stuard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Grant Stuard, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty Hamilton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty Hamilton, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Davis, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Higbee to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Konata Mumpfield to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Konata Mumpfield, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Blake Corum to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **David Quessenberry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: David Quessenberry, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Myles Garrett to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Whittington to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Whittington, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Coleman Shelton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Coleman Shelton, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kam Curl to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kam Curl, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Puka Nacua to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Omar Speights to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Omar Speights, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matthew Stafford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **C.J. Daniels to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: C.J. Daniels, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Nate Landman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nate Landman, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Braden Fiske to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Joe Cardona to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joe Cardona, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Colby Parkinson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Desjuan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Desjuan Johnson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josaiah Stewart to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josaiah Stewart, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Wallace to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Wallace, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty Simpson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jarquez Hunter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jarquez Hunter, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylen Watson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylen Watson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Stetson Bennett to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Stetson Bennett, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Trent McDuffie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trent McDuffie, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Warren McClendon Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Warren McClendon Jr., Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alaric Jackson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alaric Jackson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ronnie Rivers to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ronnie Rivers, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Justin Dedich to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Dedich, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keagen Trost to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Keagen Trost, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tim Keenan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tim Keenan, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Lampkin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cam Lampkin, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dean Connors to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dean Connors, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Tanner Ingle — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tanner-ingle - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/rams - Byron Young — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/byron-young-9137 - Ethan Evans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ethan-evans - Beaux Limmer — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/beaux-limmer - Kobie Turner — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kobie-turner - Max Klare — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/max-klare - Davante Adams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/davante-adams - Kevin Dotson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kevin-dotson - Kamren Kinchens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kamren-kinchens - Emmanuel Forbes — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/emmanuel-forbes - Steve Avila — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/steve-avila - Quentin Lake — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quentin-lake - Shaun Dolac — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/shaun-dolac - Kyren Williams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kyren-williams - Harrison Mevis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/harrison-mevis - Davis Allen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/davis-allen - Jaylen McCollough — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylen-mccollough - Terrance Ferguson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/terrance-ferguson - Poona Ford — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/poona-ford - Grant Stuard — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/grant-stuard - Ty Hamilton — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ty-hamilton - Tyler Davis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-davis - Tyler Higbee — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-higbee - Konata Mumpfield — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/konata-mumpfield - Blake Corum — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/blake-corum - David Quessenberry — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/david-quessenberry - Myles Garrett — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/myles-garrett - Jordan Whittington — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-whittington - Coleman Shelton — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/coleman-shelton - Kam Curl — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kam-curl - Puka Nacua — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/puka-nacua - Omar Speights — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/omar-speights - Matthew Stafford — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/matthew-stafford - C.J. Daniels — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/c-j-daniels - Nate Landman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nate-landman - Braden Fiske — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/braden-fiske - Joe Cardona — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/joe-cardona - Colby Parkinson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/colby-parkinson - Desjuan Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/desjuan-johnson - Josaiah Stewart — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/josaiah-stewart - Josh Wallace — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/josh-wallace - Ty Simpson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ty-simpson - Jarquez Hunter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jarquez-hunter - Jaylen Watson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylen-watson - Stetson Bennett — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/stetson-bennett - Trent McDuffie — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/trent-mcduffie - Warren McClendon Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/warren-mcclendon-jr - Alaric Jackson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/alaric-jackson - Ronnie Rivers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ronnie-rivers - Justin Dedich — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/justin-dedich - Keagen Trost — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/keagen-trost - Tim Keenan — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tim-keenan - Cam Lampkin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cam-lampkin - Dean Connors — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dean-connors ## What others said about the same people - 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) - Jared Dubin on Los Angeles Rams: Dubin picks the Rams, Texans, Ravens, Bengals, Packers, Cowboys and Broncos in Week 1 with exact scores, and says the Rams are his pick to win the Super Bowl this season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5017ce6e-d3fa-471a-bcf6-b9834182fded (scored 26.19) - Jordan Dajani on Los Angeles Rams: Dajani picks the Rams over the 49ers, Texans over Bills, Ravens over Colts, Bengals over Buccaneers, Vikings over Packers, Cowboys over Giants and Broncos over Chiefs in Week 1, with exact scores. He also predicts the Bills win the AFC East, the Cowboys win their division, and Caleb Downs wins Defensive Rookie of the Year. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f6565d23-03db-4e60-a574-21a0b86dafb0 (scored 11.9) - Jared Dubin on Los Angeles Rams: The unsigned CBS Sports preview picks the Rams to beat the 49ers 31-21 in the Week 1 game in Melbourne, and also names the Rams as its Super Bowl winner for the season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/71ca9946-84c7-4234-bc1e-37db563e9ccd (scored 26.19) - Mike Florio on Los Angeles Rams: Florio gives score predictions for every Week 1 game of the 2026 NFL season, including an opening-night upset by the Patriots in Seattle and narrow home wins for the Giants and Chiefs. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/4b20f46e-ebc0-462f-9e7a-2ab82f91a2ea (scored 28.57) - Gilberto Manzano on Los Angeles Rams: Manzano's Week 1 straight-up picks for all 16 games. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f6e2bb80-47ba-4803-9002-1ab10e7ee54c (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) - Cody Roark on Adam Prentice: Cody laid out his projected Broncos 53-man roster, naming four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends (including Nate Adkins as a fullback/tight end hybrid), five safeties, four outside linebackers, five off-ball linebackers and five cornerbacks, with Adam Prentice starting on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bbb23290-4017-4020-92cb-b43555da5c26 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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