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A limited sample — under 30 graded articles.
96.64% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Takes in each band
Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where Pro Football Focus’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 2 of 3 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
851–875 of 1,020
61 / 1,020
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959 still pending
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles (1 higher, 1 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Ja'Tavion Sanders to be 3rd on the depth chart
Sanders fell to third on the Panthers’ unofficial depth chart behind Evans despite playing more than him last season.
Jimmy Horn Jr. to make the roster
Unless Carolina keeps seven wide receivers or injuries create another opening, Horn appears unlikely to make the 53-man roster.
Xavier Legette to be 3rd on the depth chart
Brazzell was expected to compete with Xavier Legette for the No. 3 receiver role, but his injury makes Legette the clear favorite for the job.
Gunnar Helm to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Candidate ... There were plenty of encouraging flashes from rookie fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm in 2025. ... A jump to 100-plus targets is well within reach
Austin Deculus to be 2nd on the depth chart
Austin Deculus was added in free agency to provide competition, though after earning a 36.5 PFF grade — the third-lowest among qualifying offensive linemen in 2025 — he is unlikely to pose a serious challenge for the starting job.
Austin DeculusTennessee Titans
Austin Schlottmann to be 1st on the depth chart
They added three candidates through free agency and the draft, with Austin Schlottmann entering training camp as the favorite after earning a 70.8 PFF grade across 363 snaps and four starts last season.
Austin SchlottmannTennessee Titans
Emmanuel Pregnon to be 1st on the depth chart
don't be surprised if he earns a starting role at some point over the next few seasons
Emmanuel PregnonJacksonville Jaguars
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Candidate — Parker Washington thrived in an expanded role after Travis Hunter's injury
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Patrick Mekari to be 1st on the depth chart
while right guard Patrick Mekari also finished below the 60.0 mark
Patrick MekariJacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter to be 1st on the depth chart
Their presence also allows second-year player Travis Hunter to spend more time at cornerback, where he was more effective as a rookie
Travis HunterJacksonville Jaguars
Robert Hainsey to be 1st on the depth chart
The Jaguars return two projected starters on the interior offensive line who struggled in pass protection last season. Center Robert Hainsey...
Robert HainseyJacksonville Jaguars
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost
Josh Downs is positioned for a breakout: Michael Pittman's departure opens the door for the fourth-year receiver to take on a significantly larger role.
Arden Key to be 1st on the depth chart
Arden Key appears set to start opposite Laiatu Latu on the edge
C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
Despite not owning a first-round pick, the Colts appear to have landed a pair of immediate starters on the defensive side of the ball. Second-round pick CJ Allen earned PFF grades above 70.0 in each of his final two college seasons.
A.J. Haulcy to be 1st on the depth chart
the Colts appear to have landed a pair of immediate starters on the defensive side of the ball ... giving the Colts another rookie with the potential to contribute right away.
Josh Downs to be 2nd on the depth chart
With a clear path to the No. 2 receiver role in Indianapolis' offense, he has a strong chance to return to that level of production in 2026.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to be 3rd on the depth chart
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is the favorite entering training camp, but after posting PFF receiving grades below 65.0 in each of the past four seasons, he is far from a lock to hold onto the role.
Nick Westbrook-IkhineIndianapolis Colts
Keylan Rutledge to be 1st on the depth chart
Although he played guard at Georgia Tech, he projects to slide immediately into the starting center role.
Jack Stonehouse to be 1st on the depth chart
Kroeger's best collegiate season produced a 79.4 PFF punting grade, giving Stonehouse a slight edge in the competition heading into training camp.
Aireontae Ersery to finish top 20 at his position, by an unstated measure
If he builds on that foundation, he has the potential to finish 2026 as one of the NFL's top 20 tackles.
Aireontae ErseryHouston Texans
Wyatt Teller to be 1st on the depth chart
He may no longer be an All-Pro-caliber player, but he gives the Texans a reliable veteran presence at left guard.
Aireontae Ersery to be 1st on the depth chart
Heading into his second season, he is firmly established as the team's starter
Aireontae ErseryHouston Texans
Braden Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
Braden Smith could provide the same kind of stability at right tackle.
Bhayshul Tuten to fall short of his draft cost (low-end RB2)
Tuten is currently being drafted as a low-end RB2, but there is serious risk at that price. There is a real chance no one in this backfield can be trusted on a weekly basis.
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost
He is currently one of the best values on the board, particularly on ESPN.