Jake Ciely· Mar 1, 2026
Seely fades Malik Nabers (WR13) and Justin Jefferson (WR12) over health and quarterback questions, is lower on DeVonta Smith and Brian Thomas Jr., and is aggressive on Marvin Harrison Jr., Wandale Robinson, Ricky Pearsall, Deebo Samuel and Chimere Dike; he also expects Jake Tonges to be a top-20 tight end.
“So I just say, as of right now, I'm gonna put him at thirteen.”
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9 checkable claims — 9 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 15 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 4 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room on every one.
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9 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.
Brian Thomas Jr. to finish top 40 at his position, by fantasy points
“He does not deserve to be higher. That's why I have him yet as wide receiver forty.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to finish top 26 at his position, by fantasy points
“we just saw the worst year of Devonte Smith's career... I have him three spots below (ECR twenty three)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to finish top 32 at his position, by fantasy points
“You're a little bit more positive on Marvin Harrison Jake, He's at thirty six, but you have him at thirty two.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesWan'Dale RobinsonMar 1, 2026
Wan'Dale Robinson to finish top 33 at his position, by fantasy points
“you are much more excited about his POTENTI you have him all the way up at thirty three... Is a top thirty five wide receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jake Tonges to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points
“I have him as a top twenty tight end because I don't think George Kittle's playing at least half”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Nabers to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points
“So I just say, as of right now, I'm gonna put him at thirteen”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Justin Jefferson to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Well, as Erickson love him because I him at twelve.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ricky Pearsall to finish top 31 at his position, by fantasy points
“Jake, You've got Ricky Piersall at thirty one, but the ECRs A thirty nine.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesDeebo Samuel Sr.Mar 1, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. to finish top 44 at his position, by fantasy points
“let's start with Deebo Samuel Ecars got him at fifty five. You've got him at forty four.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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