Zachary Pereles· Aug 24, 2026
A panel of 13 CBS Sports NFL writers voted on an All-Breakout Team for 2026, naming Caleb Williams, Bhayshul Tuten, receivers Luther Burden III, Josh Downs and De'Zhaun Stribling, tight ends Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft, and offensive linemen Josh Simmons, Will Campbell, Grey Zabel, Zach Frazier, Tyler Booker and Amarius Mims as 2026 breakout players.
“Thirteen voters, made up of CBS Sports NFL writers and analysts, voted on their All-Breakout Team for 2026, and here are the results for the offensive side of the ball.”
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15 checkable claims — 13 sleeper calls, 1 depth chart call and 1 pro bowl and all-pro call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 23 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
De'Zhaun Stribling · 2026 season5 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 4. Zachary Pereles said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Bhayshul Tuten
- Grey Zabel
- Seattle Seahawks
- Will Campbell
- New England Patriots
- De'Zhaun Stribling
- San Francisco 49ers
- Josh Simmons
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Luther Burden III
- Chicago Bears
- Caleb Williams
- Zach Frazier
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tyler Booker
- Dallas Cowboys
- Amarius Mims
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Colston Loveland
- Josh Downs
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tucker Kraft
- Green Bay Packers
15 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsBhayshul TutenAug 24, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost
“Eight different running backs got at least one vote, but Bhayshul Tuten garnered the most with four.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGrey ZabelSeattle SeahawksAug 24, 2026
Grey Zabel to outplay his draft cost
“Grey Zabel started all 17 games (and all three playoff games) for the Super Bowl champs last year as a rookie... He received five votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsWill CampbellNew England PatriotsAug 24, 2026
Will Campbell to outplay his draft cost
“Josh Simmons, the No. 32 pick in last year's draft, and Will Campbell, the No. 4 pick in last year's draft, both received four votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to be 2nd on the depth chart
“looks ready to step into a significant role immediately as the WR2 opposite Mike Evans”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJosh SimmonsKansas City ChiefsAug 24, 2026
Josh Simmons to outplay his draft cost
“Josh Simmons, the No. 32 pick in last year's draft, and Will Campbell, the No. 4 pick in last year's draft, both received four votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost
“De'Zhaun Stribling's spot on this team coincides with his excellent preseason.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsAug 24, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
“Burden flashed major talent in limited talent as a rookie, finishing with 652 receiving yards. He'll have a much larger role with DJ Moore now in Buffalo.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCaleb WilliamsChicago BearsAug 24, 2026
Caleb Williams to outplay his draft cost
“With four votes, Caleb Williams won a highly competitive vote that featured seven different quarterbacks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsZach FrazierPittsburgh SteelersAug 24, 2026
Zach Frazier to outplay his draft cost
“He received seven votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTyler BookerDallas CowboysAug 24, 2026
Tyler Booker to outplay his draft cost
“The No. 12 overall pick out of Alabama last year, Tyler Booker is an absolutely punishing run blocker... He received seven votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zach Frazier to make Pro Bowl
“Frazier could be an All-Pro -- or at last a Pro Bowler -- in 2026 if he develops at the rate he has so far.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsAmarius MimsCincinnati BengalsAug 24, 2026
Amarius Mims to outplay his draft cost
“The hulking Amarius Mims... was the most popular vote getter, receiving eight of the 13 tallies at right tackle.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsColston LovelandChicago BearsAug 24, 2026
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost
“NFC North rivals Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft received three votes apiece to lead the way at tight end.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJosh DownsIndianapolis ColtsAug 24, 2026
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost
“Downs playing in two-receiver sets could lead to his first 1,000-yard season. He received five votes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTucker KraftGreen Bay PackersAug 24, 2026
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost
“NFC North rivals Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft received three votes apiece to lead the way at tight end.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandHit · 100Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play.
- Noah ComptonDepth Chart Calls · C.J. AllenMiss · 0After watching the Colts' eleventh training camp practice, Compton says rookie linebacker CJ Allen is still expected to start the regular-season opener, identifies Alec Pierce as the team's top receiver and Cam Taylor-Britt as the first cornerback behind the starting trio, and declares the kicking job Blake Grupe's to lose.
- Pete MartuneacDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0After Trapilo's activation from the PUP list roughly seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon, Martuneac says the Bears' left tackle competition is over and Trapilo will be starting at left tackle early in the 2026 season, even if not by Week 1.
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- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Johnson says the Steelers aren't legitimate Super Bowl contenders even with Aaron Rodgers back, and that Saquon Barkley can have a bounce-back season in year nine with the Eagles competing for a championship if the offensive line stays healthy.
- 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.