# Ross Jackson: Ross Jackson gives his final preseason 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints, naming who makes the initial roster at every position group, who starts on injured reserve or the practice squad, and who the five starting offensive linemen and kicker will be. **Claimed:** Aug 28, 2026 **Pundit:** Ross Jackson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/ross-jackson **Outlet:** Locked On Saints (podcast) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/locked-on-saints-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/83ac39/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/26a658f6-15f1-4878-ab5f-d78d7d886aa9/episodes/a2425f37-5b83-4bbd-9724-4af1b9466167/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=26a658f6-15f1-4878-ab5f-d78d7d886aa9&awEpisodeId=a2425f37-5b83-4bbd-9724-4af1b9466167&feed=aKgoC4uX 67 checkable claims — 57 roster spot calls and 10 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 63 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 8 of 67 have settled so far, averaging 87.5 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > I'm gonna have the Saints still keeping all three quarterbacks. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Spencer Rattler to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Audric Estimé to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Audric Estimé, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zach Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kendre Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Alvin Kamara to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Travis Etienne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Shough to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Rumph II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Rumph II, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonas Sanker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cameron Jordan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Lance to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryce Lance, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Christen Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christen Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devin Neal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chase Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chase Young, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Danny Stutsman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Danny Stutsman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylan Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylan Ford, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Will Sherman to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Sherman, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Vernon Broughton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Vernon Broughton, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jayden Price to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Price, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chris Olave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ryan Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ryan Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaac Yiadom to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaac Yiadom, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaiah Stalbird to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah Stalbird, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devaughn Vele to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Oscar Delp to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Oscar Delp, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **T.J. Hall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: T.J. Hall, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Martin Emerson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Martin Emerson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Howden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Howden, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **John Ridgeway to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Ridgeway, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Reid to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Reid, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaden Elliss to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kevin Austin Jr. to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kevin Austin Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Asim Richards to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Asim Richards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Daniel Carlson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Daniel Carlson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kelvin Banks Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Smyth to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charlie Smyth, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Daniel Carlson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daniel Carlson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Noah Fant to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Barion Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Barion Brown, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kevin Austin Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kevin Austin Jr., New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **David Edwards to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: David Edwards, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Taliese Fuaga to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Taliese Fuaga, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Erik McCoy to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cesar Ruiz to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jeremiah Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jeremiah Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zamir White to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zamir White, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Nathan Shepherd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nathan Shepherd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jackson Sirmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jackson Sirmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Lorenzo Styles to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Lorenzo Styles, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Terrell Burgess to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Terrell Burgess, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Torricelli Simpkins III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Torricelli Simpkins III, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Davon Godchaux to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Davon Godchaux, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jeremiah Wright to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremiah Wright, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Khristian Boyd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Khristian Boyd, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Easton Kilty to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Easton Kilty, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyree Wilson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyree Wilson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaden Elliss to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaden Elliss, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pete Werner to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Juwan Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kool-Aid McKinstry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kool-Aid McKinstry, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quincy Riley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quincy Riley, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Julian Blackmon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Julian Blackmon, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carl Granderson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Anfernee Jennings to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Anfernee Jennings, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zach Wood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Wood, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Spencer Rattler — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/spencer-rattler - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/saints - Audric Estimé — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/audric-estime - Zach Wilson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zach-wilson - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - Alvin Kamara — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/alvin-kamara - Travis Etienne — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/travis-etienne - Tyler Shough — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-shough - Chris Rumph II — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chris-rumph-ii - Jonas Sanker — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jonas-sanker - Cameron Jordan — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cameron-jordan - Bryce Lance — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/bryce-lance - Christen Miller — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/christen-miller - Devin Neal — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devin-neal - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - Chase Young — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chase-young - Danny Stutsman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/danny-stutsman - Jaylan Ford — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylan-ford - Will Sherman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/will-sherman - Vernon Broughton — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/vernon-broughton - Jayden Price — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jayden-price - Chris Olave — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chris-olave - Ryan Wright — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ryan-wright - Isaac Yiadom — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaac-yiadom - Isaiah Stalbird — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaiah-stalbird - Devaughn Vele — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devaughn-vele - Oscar Delp — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/oscar-delp - T.J. Hall — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/t-j-hall - Martin Emerson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/martin-emerson - Jordan Howden — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-howden - John Ridgeway — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/john-ridgeway - Justin Reid — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/justin-reid - Kaden Elliss — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kaden-elliss - Kevin Austin Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kevin-austin-jr - Asim Richards — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/asim-richards - Daniel Carlson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/daniel-carlson - Kelvin Banks Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kelvin-banks-jr - Charlie Smyth — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/charlie-smyth - Noah Fant — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/noah-fant - Barion Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/barion-brown - David Edwards — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/david-edwards - Taliese Fuaga — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/taliese-fuaga - Erik McCoy — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/erik-mccoy - Cesar Ruiz — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cesar-ruiz - Jeremiah Wright — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-wright - Zamir White — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zamir-white - Nathan Shepherd — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nathan-shepherd - Jackson Sirmon — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jackson-sirmon - Lorenzo Styles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/lorenzo-styles - Terrell Burgess — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/terrell-burgess - Torricelli Simpkins III — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/torricelli-simpkins-iii - Davon Godchaux — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/davon-godchaux - Khristian Boyd — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/khristian-boyd - Easton Kilty — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/easton-kilty - Tyree Wilson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyree-wilson - Pete Werner — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/pete-werner - Juwan Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/juwan-johnson - Kool-Aid McKinstry — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kool-aid-mckinstry - Quincy Riley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quincy-riley - Julian Blackmon — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/julian-blackmon - Carl Granderson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/carl-granderson - Anfernee Jennings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/anfernee-jennings - Zach Wood — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zach-wood ## What others said about the same people - Doug Joubert on Daniel Carlson: Joubert expects Daniel Carlson to win the Saints' place kicker job, as reflected in the site's final 53-man roster projection. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a033fb58-794c-40be-88ea-bc10e06f0617 (scored 100) - Mike Harmon on Kevin Austin Jr.: Harmon gave his Week 18 fantasy rankings — top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers — plus lists of 'hot plays,' 'cold sores' (players to avoid) and 'ninjas' (sneaky plays), and said Trevor Lawrence would land around a top-four fantasy quarterback finish for the season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/e2e20c82-d482-48e6-90f3-929d0862fc0d (scored 100) - Andrew Erickson on Audric Estimé: Erickson predicted the Chiefs could lose outright at Tennessee in a flat spot, with Tony Pollard finishing as a top-24 running back for a third straight week; he also called Darren Waller a likely TE1 in Week 16, Tetairoa McMillan a top-20 receiver against Tampa Bay, Omarion Hampton the week's RB1, Isaiah Likely a top-12 tight end in a Patriots win over the Ravens, and Audric Estime a smash flex play for the Saints. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9a86737a-7153-4055-8e85-9e8e11d49f0b (scored 0) - Cynthia Frelund on Alvin Kamara: Frelund's Week 1 picks: the Bears upset the Vikings outright at Soldier Field, the Bills beat the Ravens as home underdogs, Tampa Bay beats Atlanta by more than two, and her model has the Lions beating the Packers. She also called Alvin Kamara badly undervalued in fantasy drafts. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/4bf7f315-5d0b-4e17-a65c-b783dd6b4a79 (scored 0) - Chris Welsh on Tetairoa McMillan: Welsh drafted Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, RJ Harvey, Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, the Rams and Saints receivers, Justin Fields (a top-10 QB), Drake Maye (QB10-14), Travis Kelce and Tyler Warren, while passing on Joe Mixon, the Commanders backfield, Tyreek Hill, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9f0f2132-f3b8-4813-b2b1-374b827d86a8 (scored 100) - Joe Pisapia on Tetairoa McMillan: Joey P (Joe Pisapia) played draft-or-pass on 2025 fantasy values: he passed on Christian McCaffrey at pick 7, Breece Hall, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter and Chris Olave, while drafting RJ Harvey, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Puka Nacua, Tyler Warren and a late-round Joe Mixon. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c3c95c1c-64a4-42b6-9389-58d5fb5b27d1 (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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