Jeff Kerr· Aug 9, 2026
From an Eagles training camp practice, Kerr projects Willie Lampkin as a possible 53-man roster player, Jalyx Hunt as the likely Week 1 starting edge rusher over Nolan Smith, Byron Young as the No. 4 defensive tackle, Jake Elliott as the uncontested kicker, and Darius Cooper pressuring Hollywood Brown for the WR4 role.
“There's a good chance he's the Week 1 starter, whether Greenard is back or not.”
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6 checkable claims — 5 depth chart calls and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 6 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 2 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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6 checkable claims in this take
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Jalyx Hunt to be 1st on the depth chart
“There's a good chance he's the Week 1 starter, whether Greenard is back or not.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- week:
- 1
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Jalyx Hunt
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he starts
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- edge rusher
- reported:
- a different starter was named
- naive slot:
- 3
- settled by:
- a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he keeps the job he had last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- reported starter:
- Jihaad Campbell
Drew Kendall to be 3rd on the depth chart
“While it's clear where Kendall stands on the depth chart as the No. 3 guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Willie Lampkin to make the roster
“Lampkin may have a shot at a 53-man roster spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marquise Brown to be 4th on the depth chart
“he is the fourth best wideout in camp (at best)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jake Elliott to be 1st on the depth chart
“There won't be competition for Elliott this summer. He's the kicker.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Byron Young to be 4th on the depth chart
“Hard to believe Young will be the No. 4 defensive tackle this yera, but that's the case when the Eagles are loaded at the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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