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
- 4,787
- Graded
- 485
- Average accuracy
- 88.5
- Pundits
- 432
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
485 / 4,787
graded
4,302 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202670 of 4330 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Carter Bahns100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Matt Severance100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- John Breech67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Tyler Sullivan63 accuracy · 11 graded+91.7
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Pat Fitzmaurice88 accuracy · 20 graded+50.6
- Rich Hribar78 accuracy · 6 graded+40.0
- Joe Dolan100 accuracy · 1 graded+33.3
- Adam Rank100 accuracy · 1 graded+29.3
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 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
- 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
- Sean Kerner100 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Colin Cowherd94 accuracy · 11 graded+8.3
- Derek Brown97 accuracy · 8 graded+8.3
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Ian Roddy100 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Sam Loveman79 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
- Matt Money Smith92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mason Cameron0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mike Harmon92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bobby Skinner100 accuracy · 1 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
- Mitch Morse92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Logan Ryan92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jared Dubin0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Manti Te'o92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Steven Ruiz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chris Clark92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ralph Vacchiano0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Fox Sports100 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
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Jeff Kerr0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Bill Huber0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 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
- CBS Sports73.4 · 21 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- FantasyPros70.8 · 10 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis85.4 · 9 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 Sports40.0 · 5 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
- Pro Football Focus40.0 · 5 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 Illustrated41.2 · 18 graded
Every depth chart calls take
2376–2400 of 4,787
Jackson Powers-Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
In the battle with Caleb Rogers for the starting RG spot, I believe that while the battle is not over, he has a slight lead.
Quinn Ewers to be 2nd on the depth chart
staying the course with him as the No. 2 behind Willis might not be the popular choice for Hafley and his staff, but it doesn't mean it's not the likely decision.
Cam Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
In theory, this bumps Cam Miller up to QB2, with Gronowski likely seeing reps in the upcoming game against the New York Giants.
Mason Rudolph to be 3rd on the depth chart
On top of Aaron Rodgers and third-round pick Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph appears to be the leader in the clubhouse for the third spot.
Rico Dowdle to be 1st on the depth chart
Dowdle should end up as the workhorse in the Steelers’ backfield.
- PendingZac VentolaDepth Chart Calls2026 season
John Saunders Jr. to be 3rd on the depth chart
During Sunday's walkthrough, however, he spent time as the team's third safety behind solely Byard and Woodson.
John Saunders Jr.New England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026 Tate Ratledge to be 1st on the depth chart
While Ratledge is expected to be the team's starter at right guard, the team appears to be getting him ready in case he's needed in a pinch.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Unless Sanders blows Cleveland's coaching staff away in the next few days, the team appears to be getting Watson ready to play Week 1.
- PendingJosh AlperDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Cam Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
Cam Miller followed Ewers into that contest and will likely be the second quarterback up when they face the Giants on August 22.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026 Cade Klubnik to be 2nd on the depth chart
Klubnik is pretty clearly the QB2 in New York -- neither Bailey Zappe nor Brady Cook impressed after Klubnik exited
Jalon Daniels to be 3rd on the depth chart
He could be an intriguing QB3 in Tampa behind Baker Mayfield and Jake Browning.
Evan Engram to be 1st on the depth chart
The tight end battle rages on, with two roster spots open behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.
Jarrett Stidham to be 2nd on the depth chart
But Stidham shined in Atlanta, with 131 passing yards and a touchdown, showing clear separation between himself and Ehlinger. It's looking like a fourth straight season of Stidham as QB2 behind Bo Nix.
Luke Wattenberg to be 1st on the depth chart
Luke Wattenberg will be the starter with Alex Forsyth as his backup
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
It's looking like a fourth straight season of Stidham as QB2 behind Bo Nix.
Alex Forsyth to be 2nd on the depth chart
Luke Wattenberg will be the starter with Alex Forsyth as his backup, but the versatility Throckmorton showcased...
Adam Trautman to be 2nd on the depth chart
The tight end battle rages on, with two roster spots open behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.
- PendingZach DimmittDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Brevyn Spann-Ford to be 2nd on the depth chart
once it was obvious that Brevyn Spann-Ford wouldn't be suiting up, signaling he's likely the TE2 behind Jake Ferguson
Brevyn Spann-FordDallas Cowboys
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026 - PendingZach DimmittDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jake Ferguson to be 1st on the depth chart
signaling he's likely the TE2 behind Jake Ferguson
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026 Jacob Rizy to be 2nd on the depth chart
Those guys were undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy at center and Mehki Butler at left guard. ... it's trending that they'll be the top interior backups at those positions moving forward.
Mehki Butler to be 2nd on the depth chart
Those guys were undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy at center and Mehki Butler at left guard. ... it's trending that they'll be the top interior backups at those positions moving forward.
Michael Coats to be 9th on the depth chart
Defensive backs: ... D'Angelo Ross, Michael Coates Jr.
Chris Edmonds to be 7th on the depth chart
Defensive backs: ... Myles Harden, Christopher Edmonds, D'Angelo Ross, Michael Coates Jr.
K.C. Concepcion to be 2nd on the depth chart
Wide receivers: Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond, Luke Floriea, Tylan Wallace, Gage Larvadain
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Taylen Green ... a sense Watson is being favored by the coaching staff to start Week 1
By sport
NFL — depth chart calls (577 graded)
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