Depth Chart Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 4,605
- Graded
- 475
- Average accuracy
- 89.3
- Pundits
- 426
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
475 / 4,605
graded
4,130 still pending
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Carter Bahns100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- John Breech67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Tyler Sullivan75 accuracy · 10 graded+110.0
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Pat Fitzmaurice94 accuracy · 18 graded+58.9
- Rich Hribar98 accuracy · 5 graded+50.0
- Joe Dolan100 accuracy · 1 graded+33.3
- Adam Rank100 accuracy · 1 graded+29.3
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Quentin Lake100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Terron Armstead100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Tom Strachan100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Andrew Siciliano100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jonas Knox100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.2
- Ross Tucker97 accuracy · 15 graded+8.9
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 3 graded+8.6
- Jourdan Rodrigue94 accuracy · 4 graded+8.3
- Chris Welsh92 accuracy · 3 graded+8.3
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Sean Kerner100 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Colin Cowherd94 accuracy · 11 graded+8.3
- Derek Brown97 accuracy · 8 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Sam Loveman79 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Ian Roddy100 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Jonathan Jones92 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Rich Eisen98 accuracy · 43 graded+4.0
- Ross Jackson96 accuracy · 4 graded+2.8
- Chris Brockman95 accuracy · 15 graded+2.0
- Tom Pelissero99 accuracy · 8 graded+1.9
- John Middlekauff100 accuracy · 9 graded+0.5
- Brandon Carney94 accuracy · 11 graded+0.0
- Pat Gustavson97 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund89 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Steve Wyche97 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Ryan Wormeli100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gerry Dulac100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- theScore0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jerry Ostroski100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bobby Skinner100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mike Harmon92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Matt Money Smith92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mitch Morse92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Logan Ryan92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jared Dubin0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Steven Ruiz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Manti Te'o92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mason Cameron0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chris Clark92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ralph Vacchiano0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Eric Crocker92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jake Ciely89 accuracy · 11 graded-0.9
- Marcus Mosher95 accuracy · 19 graded-0.9
- Nick Wright89 accuracy · 11 graded-1.2
- Gregg Rosenthal93 accuracy · 26 graded-2.2
- Andrew Erickson94 accuracy · 14 graded-2.7
- Patrick Claybon89 accuracy · 4 graded-2.8
- Richard Sherman92 accuracy · 3 graded-2.8
- Scott Bogman92 accuracy · 3 graded-4.2
- Dan Patrick96 accuracy · 2 graded-4.2
- Nick Shook95 accuracy · 8 graded-4.2
- Marcas Grant94 accuracy · 4 graded-5.6
- Bradford Banta92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Matt Harmon88 accuracy · 4 graded-8.3
- Dan Pizzuta92 accuracy · 6 graded-9.2
- Chris Raybon86 accuracy · 3 graded-11.1
- Aaron Schatz81 accuracy · 3 graded-12.5
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Jeff Kerr0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- FantasyPros93.3 · 7 graded
- CBS Sports76.8 · 19 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis97.6 · 8 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)100.0 · 7 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)91.7 · 2 graded
- Locked On Chargers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Podcast (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)92.6 · 19 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)98.1 · 40 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)97.2 · 5 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)100.0 · 3 graded
- 95.7 The Game Weekends (podcast)79.2 · 2 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)95.8 · 3 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)96.2 · 31 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)94.1 · 20 graded
- Fox Sports25.0 · 4 graded
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Bills (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team92.3 · 97 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)92.2 · 101 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)90.9 · 60 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)91.7 · 4 graded
- Locked On Lions (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated40.0 · 16 graded
- Pro Football Focus25.0 · 4 graded
Every depth chart calls take
301–325 of 4,605
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
The Raiders’ usage of Tucker in the preseason made it clear they regard him as their No. 1 wide receiver.
- PendingJohn and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)Depth Chart Calls
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
Caleb Douglas is starting.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingJohn and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)Depth Chart Calls
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
Jacob Rodriguez is starting.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingJohn and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)Depth Chart Calls
Chris Bell to be 1st on the depth chart
they're gonna start two rookie receivers. Chris Bell made it back from the injury. So he's starting.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingMark Morales-SmithDepth Chart Calls
Michael Mayer to be 2nd on the depth chart
he's still just a TE2 with some upside
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 Ventrell Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
He seems due to be a starter and even have a good season
Antonio Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
Johnson is set to play a full-time role in Anthony Campanile's defense this year after serving as mostly the No. 3 safety a year ago
Quintin Morris to be 4th on the depth chart
Quintin Morris is set to be the Jaguars' No. 4 tight end this season
Daniel Faalele to be 2nd on the depth chart
I think it is more likely that Faalele spends the year as a backup
Nate Boerkircher to be 2nd on the depth chart
Boerkircher and Koziol look like the clear No. 2 and No. 3 tight ends on the depth chart entering Week 1
Tanner Koziol to be 3rd on the depth chart
Boerkircher and Koziol look like the clear No. 2 and No. 3 tight ends on the depth chart entering Week 1
Michael Mayer to be 1st on the depth chart
Michael Mayer takes over as TE1.
- PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
Entering 2026, we know Shough will be the starter for the entire season, barring injury
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
Buffalo hopes that the Bills' new No. 1 wide receiver DJ Moore can open things up for Allen against Houston's stifling man coverage.
Jalen Coker to be 2nd on the depth chart
Coker is the clear-cut No. 2 option in the passing game after Chris Brazzell II was lost for the year early in training camp.
- PendingWolf Trelles-HeardDepth Chart Calls
Michael Mayer to be 1st on the depth chart
Still, Mayer has a plethora of talent and will get a chance to shine as the starter.
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingDaire CarragherDepth Chart Calls
Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart
Projections for Evans remain high entering his 13th NFL season and first with the 49ers, where he is expected to be the top receiving target.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingDaire CarragherDepth Chart Calls
Demario Davis to be 1st on the depth chart
37-year-old Demario Davis will start for the Jets again this year
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 De'Zhaun Stribling to be 4th on the depth chart
De’Zhaun Stribling should operate as the third or fourth option in the 49ers’ passing attack in Week 1 with Mike Evans and George Kittle playing.
Travis Etienne to be 1st on the depth chart
it was Travis Achan Junior's running back field or running back room. And he was first in line for every single rep... I think this is gonna be his offense
Charlie Kolar to be 1st on the depth chart
I think everybody that's talked about him basically considers Charlie Kohler to be TE number one for the chargers.
Tarheeb Still to be 1st on the depth chart
he has improved quietly, and I think he's ready to step into that number one cornerback role that this defense needs
- PendingAssociated PressDepth Chart Calls
Jalen Coker to be 2nd on the depth chart
Jalen Coker is looking like a legitimate No. 2 receiver.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingFox SportsDepth Chart Calls
Michael Mayer to be 1st on the depth chart
Fourth-year tight end Michael Mayer is slated to step into the starting lineup for Las Vegas while Bowers recovers.
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
there never seemed any way he was coming back as the starter in 2026. It says here that Malik Willis will be a clear upgrade at quarterback
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NFL — depth chart calls (567 graded)
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