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Final 53-man roster projection addresses Cowboys LT issue, depth at WR, DL

Whittling down the offseason roster is a tough job. We’re here to help the Cowboys staff make the important decisions. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys have completed their exhibition schedule and now have until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday to whittle their offseason roster down to the regular season version. Dallas will have a 53-man roster, like all other teams and depending on one decision will have either a 16-man or 17-man practice squad to form the following day.

Breaking down the current 81-man offseason roster, it feels as if the Cowboys have 45 guys who have secured a place, another six who are more-than-likely names and then four players who will be part of a returnable-IR shuffle on Tuesday into Wednesday.  Of the six more-than-likelies, those are players who could be involved in trades, or swapped out with guys currently identified as practice squad candidates.

In this prediction, the Cowboys have eight rookies make the big club with another eight on the practice squad. Of the eight on the 53, two are UDFAs while two drafted rooks end up on the practice squad.

Here’s a complete breakdown of how the roster should look come Tuesday.

Lions coach Dan Campbell: Special teams are the tiebreaker in roster decisions

Campbell went into great detail about how important special teams are in making bottom-of-roster decisions

With roster cutdowns looming before Tuesday’s deadline, Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered some insight into the decision-making process on the roster bubble players.

“Always the tiebreaker is going to be special teams. That’s the first, and I mean if it’s close at all, it needs to be somebody we know can help us on special teams,” Campbell said before Friday’s practice. Campbell put special teams above dependability and trust in his pecking order.

Those words reinforced what Lions coaches have stressed all summer both on and off the record. The bottom-of-roster players must prove they can be assets on punting and kickoff units. Campbell and his staff devoted over a third of Tuesday night’s final padded practice to special teams blocking and coverage drills, and the players attacked it like their jobs depended upon it.

Campbell extrapolated on the value of special teams and positional importance with a later answer in the same press conference.

“The backup safety position is big right now. And as it relates to special teams, the backup linebacker, forget even these guys are jockeying for positions as starters, but also the backend of that, relative to the halfbacks. Who’s going to help us more on special teams? The receivers, relative to the DBs. The tight ends relative to the linebackers or running backs, like who’s going to give us the most bang for our buck on special teams plays a lot into it.

So that’s why I say – like there’s going to be some guys here potentially, I’m looking for a couple of guys on special teams to really – I want to see them light it up and if they do, it may not have anything to do with how good somebody does on offense or defense. Like if they show up the way I think they can on special teams, they’re going to earn a spot. So, that’s just, that’s kind of where we’re at. And that’s why a lot can happen between now and Monday or Tuesday.”

In other words, pay very close attention to the special teams units when the Lions play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final preseason game on Sunday afternoon. For some players (think Tom Kennedy, Justin Jackson, JuJu Hughes, Trinity Benson, Josh Woods among others) it means more than their contributions on offense or defense in terms of their Lions roster destinies…

Falcons 53-man roster projection ahead of final cuts

Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster projection: Mike Ford and Jared Bernhardt make the cut in our latest prediction.

The Atlanta Falcons have one preseason game remaining before the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline. With 80 players currently on the team, the Falcons must cut 27 players by Tuesday.

Here’s our latest 53-man roster projection ahead of final cuts.

Lions 53-man roster projection heading into the preseason finale

Projecting the initial Detroit Lions 53-man roster after the first two preseason games

Now that training camp is about done, two rounds of player cuts are in the books and the preseason finale looms, it’s time to update the Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection.

The Lions helped provide some real clarity in their moves to get to the 80-man roster limit on Tuesday. Moving four players to the reserve/PUP and reserve/NFI lists opened up those four roster posts and showed where the positional holes will be from those moves.

Here’s the latest set of 53-man projections, with a couple of asterisks that I’ll explain too. Note that this is just for the initial 53-man roster. Things change with waiver claims and the players on reserve lists coming back.

Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, out after second preseason game

Here’s how we see the Chargers’ roster shaping up ahead of the final preseason game.

The Chargers’ second preseason game against the Cowboys shed more light on some position battles.

Here’s an attempt at a roster projection a week before cut day:

Quarterback (3): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick, Chase Daniel

There are no changes here, although Tom Telesco said on Saturday’s broadcast that the team will carry three quarterbacks. Stick and Daniel are still competing for the backup job.

Running back (4): Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Larry Rountree III

Telesco also indicated that the team will keep four running backs and use all of them, which means Rountree is back on the menu. Spiller suffering an ankle injury on Saturday will also help Rountree’s chances of making the initial roster.

Fullback (1): Zander Horvath

No change here; Horvath still seems like the favorite over incumbent Gabe Nabers.

Wide receiver (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton

It causes me physical pain to leave off preseason superstar Michael Bandy here, but the numbers are not in his favor. Keeping three QBs and four running backs and potentially having to carry a fourth tight end make it seem like a foregone conclusion that the sixth wide receiver is not a spot on this roster. So what more does Bandy have to show to change that seems unknowable at this point?

Tight end (4): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham Jr., Tre’ McKitty, Hunter Kampmoyer

Speaking of four tight ends, I think Kampmoyer will squeak through, initially, because Parham and McKitty have both missed time in training camp with injuries. If one or both of them aren’t ready to go by Week 1, TE4’s place on the roster is assured. Kampmoyer has also been working with the starting units on special teams, which could aid his case.

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins, Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer, Brenden Jaimes, Will Clapp

Pretty chalk here, although Ryan Hunter continues to gain ground on Jaimes on Clapp. I think those three are battling for two spots. Telesco’s teams have been notoriously reluctant to give up on draft picks, which makes me believe Jaimes is safe despite arguably looking like the worst player of the three. Clapp could be on the block after a rough performance against the Rams, considering Hunter can play center in a pinch. Salyer seems to have all but won the backup guard job, while the loser of the still undetermined right tackle battle will serve as the swing tackle.

Defensive line (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Breiden Fehoko, Christian Covington

No changes here. Once again, Tillery struggled against the run and missed two tackles. Further, he was a non-factor in the passing game. Meanwhile, Covington and Fehoko continued to be the only ones to make plays against the run, despite the porous product against the Cowboys.

Edge rusher (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II, Jamal Davis

No changes here. Davis continued to make his case for the fourth edge defender spot against Dallas, especially as Emeke Egbule did not play. There aren’t a lot of tools in his bag as a pass rusher, but Davis is plenty impactful as a run defender with his power to set firm edges and effort to chase down plays, finishing with two tackles for loss.

Linebacker (5): Kyle Van Noy, Drue Tranquill, Kenneth Murray Jr., Troy Reeder, Nick Niemann

Damon Lloyd continues to make a push to make the 53-man roster. But at the end of the day, I think the team still favors Niemann’s special teams prowess. He finished with 14 special teams tackles on coverage units last season, which tied for fourth-most in the NFL.

Cornerback (5): JC Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Bryce Callahan, Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor

No changes made here. While Deane Leonard was cleaner in coverage, he missed a tackle. On the other hand, Taylor had a tackle for loss, and I believe he has more upside on special teams.

Safety (4): Derwin James Jr., Nasir Adderley, JT Woods, Alohi Gilman

After standing out early in camp, Mark Webb has yet to take a single snap in preseason play, as he is now nursing a calf issue. After undergoing knee surgery, Webb missed the final nine games of his rookie season in 2021. I think Webb could be reliable depth across multiple positions in the secondary. But as the saying goes, the best ability is availability. Unfortunately, for Webb, that has not been the case.

Specialists (3): K Dustin Hopkins, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

No changes made here.

Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, out after preseason opener

Here’s how we see the Chargers’ roster shaking out ahead of this week’s joint practices with the Cowboys.

The Chargers, who trimmed their roster to 85 players, played their first preseason game last Saturday, giving players on the bubble an opportunity to impress head coach Brandon Staley and the rest of the coaching staff.

Who improved their odds of making the team? Here’s how we see the roster shaking out ahead of this week’s joint practices with the Cowboys:

Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick

No changes made here. While Stick was more efficient than Daniel against the Rams, having Daniel’s mentorship to Herbert is important. Plus, I believe they elect to keep three for the sake of continuity, and they could envision Stick being Herbert’s backup once Daniel retires.

Running backs (3): Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Joshua Kelley

As opposed to four, like I originally had slotted here, there is reason to believe that the Chargers will only roll with three to leave a roster spot open elsewhere. Larry Rountree has been underwhelming thus far, and there has been nothing to suggest undrafted free agents Leddie Brown or Kevin Marks deserve a roster spot.

Fullbacks (1): Zander Horvath

No change made here.

Wide receivers (6): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton, Michael Bandy

As I mentioned, the Chargers could elect to keep three running backs, leaving a roster spot open. In this case, they do for Bandy, who led the team in catches and receiving yards, amassing 73 yards on seven catches, including a touchdown in the preseason opener against the Rams. Reed is another strong candidate for this spot, as he also shined four catches for 61 yards and a score.

Tight ends (3): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty

No changes made here.

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins III, Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer, Brenden Jaimes, Ryan Hunter

The only change here was swapping center Will Clapp for Hunter. Hunter has been a summer standout. He has also shown some versatility, working at all three interior positions, including center and left guard this past weekend.

Defensive line (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Breiden Fehoko, Christian Covington

The change here is having Covington over Tillery for the last spot. Tillery struggled against the run, which has been was an issue for him last season. Further, he was a non-factor in the passing game. Meanwhile, Covington made a couple of positive plays in the run department.

Edge rusher (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II, Jamal Davis

Emeke Egbule led the team in pressures with seven, which would’ve been good enough to earn the last spot at the position. However, he had a couple of opportunities where he could not bring down quarterback Bryce Perkins. On the other hand, Davis finished with five and looked good against the run.

Linebacker (5): Kyle Van Noy, Drue Tranquill, Kenneth Murray Jr., Troy Reeder, Nick Niemann

Damon Lloyd has been making a strong case to make the 53-man roster. But at the end of the day, I think the team favors Niemann’s special teams prowess. He finished with 14 special teams tackles on coverage units last season, which tied for fourth-most in the NFL.

Cornerback (5): JC Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Bryce Callahan, Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor

The change here is swapping Taylor for Deane Leonard. Leonard had a rough performance against the Rams. While he was able to stay in phase with receivers, Leonard struggled to get his head around, allowing the Rams’ first passing touchdown. Leonard was also called for pass interference and allowed a two-point conversion. Taylor had a relatively clean game and played gunner on punt coverage teams.

Safety (5): Derwin James Jr., Nasir Adderley, JT Woods, Mark Webb Jr., Alohi Gilman

No changes made here.

Specialists (3): K Dustin Hopkins, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

No changes made here.

Projecting the Lions’ defense after first preseason game

Our Max Gerber offer his prediction for the players who make the Lions 53-man roster on defense

The Detroit Lions played their first game of the preseason on Friday evening and there’s much that can be speculated based on the players that took the field.

Preseason games are meant for evaluation of the players on the roster, specifically some of the guys who are competing for roster spots.

With predictions already made on the offensive side of the ball, it’s time to take a dive into Detroit’s defensive and special teams units and try to piece together what the roster may look like to start the season.

Defensive line (9)

In: Michael Brockers, Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike, Romeo Okwara, Julian Okwara, Charles Harris, Josh Paschal, Jashon Cornell

Out: Eric Banks, Isaiah Buggs, John Cominsky, Demetrius Taylor, Bruce Hector, Austin Bryant

The Lions have changed their scheme from a 30-front to a 4-2-5 defense, which means that they will need more defensive linemen rostered than they did last season.

What makes this group interesting is their positional versatility. Julian Okwara has practiced a small amount at off-ball linebacker this offseason, while many of these other players have been placed on the edge and interior of the defensive line.

Expect Hutchinson and Romeo Okwara to be the starting defensive ends, assuming Okwara is taken off the PUP list before the season begins. His younger brother Julian and veteran Charles Harris should be mixed in heavily to the rotation.

On the interior of the line, Michael Brockers should be the starting 3/4i defensive tackle while Alim McNeill plays nose tackle. Onwuzurike, Paschal, and Cornell lack the size to play the zero-technique role full-time, but are versatile enough to plug in at about any spot on the line that they are needed at.

Players like John Cominsky and Demetrius Taylor have had their flashes in training camp, but could unseat Cornell for that last roster spot.

Linebacker (5)

In: Alex Anzalone, Chris Board, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Anthony Pittman

Out: Jarrad Davis, James Houston, Josh Woods, Shaun Dion Hamilton

As mentioned earlier, the Lions will frequently utilize just two off-ball linebackers in their defense for 2022. As of now, Anzalone seems locked in as a starter while the other spot will be fought over by Barnes and Board.

Rodriguez and Pittman will be vital special teams players on kickoffs while also providing solid depth at the position. Pittman and Barnes also have been cross-trained as pass rushers for specific defensive subpackages.

Davis, Woods, and Hamilton are all veteran players who will have to prove themselves as special teamers if they want to secure a spot on the roster.

Cornerback (6)

In: Jeff Okudah, Amani Oruwariye, Will Harris, Mike Hughes, AJ Parker, Jerry Jacobs

Out: Mark Gilbert, Cedric Boswell, Saivion Smith, Chase Lucas, Bobby Price

One of the biggest battles throughout camp and the preseason is for the starting cornerback job opposite of Oruwariye. Right now, Okudah and Harris seem to be the top contenders there.

At the nickel cornerback spot, Mike Hughes and AJ Parker will have to compete to see which one will start and which one will be the backup. Hughes also has some experience on the outside, which could make him a more desirable candidate to keep on the roster. Rookie Chase Lucas has an uphill battle ahead of him if he wants to unseat those two and should be a quick add to the practice squad if he is cut.

It should be noted that Harris also has slot experience and should not be counted out for that role just yet. Harris also played safety throughout college and the entirety of his NFL career up to this point, which makes him a versatile tool for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to keep around.

Jacobs is currently on PUP as he continues to recover from his season- ending knee injury last year. If he is inactive to start the season, it’s up to Gilbert, Smith, Price, and Boswell to fight for that spot. Gilbert had some flashes of potential in a very limited role last season, but Price also can play safety which ups his value.

Safety (5)

In: Tracy Walker, DeShon Elliott, Kerby Joseph, Ifeatu Melifonwu, C.J. Moore

Out: Brady Breeze, JuJu Hughes

Walker and Elliott’s names should be written in pen at the top of the depth chart as the starting free and strong safeties, respectively. Behind them stand rookie Kerby Joseph and corner-turned-safety Ifeatu Melifonwu who will provide depth while primarily contributing on special teams.

Moore’s roster spot is given not for his talents on defense, but his strengths as a gunner and contain man against punt and kick returns. He’ll be a tough man for either Breeze or Hughes to unseat.

Special teams (3)

In: Austin Seibert, Jack Fox, Scott Daly

Out: Riley Patterson

The only job that isn’t decided on is the kicker, and it’s not an easy choice between Seibert and Patterson.

Seibert has the stronger leg of the two and is capable of hitting a field goal longer than 50 yards. Seibert, on the other hand, is way more accurate but is inconsistent when the field goal attempt is over 50 yards.

Whoever the Lions opt for will be a good choice as both performed well last season. It will be up to them and only them during the final two preseason games to take a lead in this kicking competition.

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Projecting the Lions’ offense after first preseason game

Our Max Gerber offers up his projection on who makes the Lions’ 53-man roster on offense

Despite losing 27-23 to the Atlanta Falcons, there was a lot to like about this young Detroit Lions squad in their first matchup of the preseason.

The final scores of preseason games are nothing to get too hung up on. Instead, we look to which players shined and how those players were used on the field.

The Lions have two more preseason games to play, but the first game already gave us a preview of what their depth chart may look like. If the season were to start today, here’s how the offense of their 53-man roster might shape out:

Quarterback (2)

In: Jared Goff, David Blough

Out: Tim Boyle

Theres no question that Goff will be the day-one starter for the Lions. What is still yet to be answered is who will back him up and how many quarterbacks the team might keep.

The jury’s still out on whether the team will keep two or three quarterbacks this season, but Blough’s performance on Friday surely didn’t hurt his case for being the next best option behind Goff.

Running back (5)

In: D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Jason Cabinda (FB)

Out: Godwin Igwebuike, Justin Jackson

IR: Greg Bell

There’s realistically only one spot open and that is the fourth running back option. As of now, 2021 seventh-round pick Jermar Jefferson seems to have a hold on that spot over Igwebuike and Jackson.

All told, none of the three had spectacular outings against Atlanta, but Jefferson did take the field earlier than the other two, which may signal that he has surpassed them on the depth chart.

Igwebuike’s roster spot was greatly attributed to his special teams abilities. Between adding more competition for the return specialists and his fumbling issue last season, his job is now in jeopardy. He could be a candidate for the practice squad if he is not picked up by another team.

Cabinda is currently on the PUP list but should claim a roster spot once he’s activated.

Wide receiver (6)

In: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, DJ Chark, Kalif Raymond, Trinity Benson, Tom Kennedy

Out: Quintez Cephus, Kalil Pimpleton, Josh Johnson, Maurice Alexander

NFI: Jameson Williams

There’s little doubt that Dan Campbell and his staff would keep all of these players on the roster if they could.

Against Atlanta, Tom Kennedy was both Boyle and Blough’s go-to guy and racked up eight receptions for 104 yards in the process. Simply being healthy and available gives him priority over Quintez Cephus, who did not play in Friday’s preseason game.

Trinity Benson has done just enough to warrant a spot on the 53-man roster. He seems to have the edge over Igwebuike in the aforementioned kick return completion and had an impressive 24-yard catch against Atlanta.

The one caveat right now for Kennedy and Benson would be that one of them would likely be cut once first-round pick Jameson Williams is ready to play later in the season.

Tight end (4)

In: T.J. Hockenson, Brock Wright, James Mitchell, Garrett Griffin

Out: Shane Zylstra, Devin Funchess, Derrick Deese, Nolan Givan

Hockenson, Wright, and Mitchell appear to be locks for the roster at this point and it seems likely that this team lead by former NFL tight end Dan Campbell would be inclined to keep one more man at that position.

As of now, it’s a toss-up for that fourth spot, but Griffin seems to have a slight advantage over the others in the group. Griffin only had one catch for 11 yards against the Falcons but is versatile as he can be used as an in-line blocker, receiver, and fullback.

Zylstra and Funchess would be his top competition for that final spot. Zylstra has had an impressive camp and his skills as a blocker have started to show in his second year. Funchess had an outstanding showing during Friday’s game but simply hasn’t done enough in camp to warrant a place on the roster.

Offensive line (8)

In: Taylor Decker, Jonah Jackson, Frank Ragnow, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Penei Sewell, Evan Brown, Matt Nelson, Tommy Kraemer

Out: Logan Stenberg, Dan Skipper, Obinna Eze, Kevin Jarvis, Ryan McCollum, Kendall Lamm, Darrin Paulo

There is no dispute over who the starting five linemen are for the Lions. Behind them, Evan Brown is the primary backup at center and both guard spots. The Lions will likely keep eight lineman like they did last season, which leaves two open backup roles.

At tackle, Matt Nelson has a leg up despite not having his best game against Atlanta. It’s not that he is the best option for Detroit, but more that the other tackles on the roster bubble struggled even more. Eze and Lamm both looked lost throughout their time on the field and struggled to keep up with the Falcons’ backup defenders.

Tommy Kraemer is getting the nod as the final lineman on the roster partially due to his successes last season. Kraemer started at guard for three games in 2021 and proved serviceable enough to stick around. Stenberg simply hasn’t proven himself over the last two seasons and this offseason hasn’t helped his case much.

 

Cowboys 53-man roster prediction as 2022 training camp opens

The expected roster cuts include two defensive lineman who played significant snaps in the past. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The smell of real actual football activity is in the air as the Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard, CA. The annual trek west signals the start of training camp and Mike McCarthy has his work cut out for him to avoid this being the final year he’s with the organization. A disappointing 2020 was followed by a scintillating start to 2021, only for things to disintegrate down the stretch. Eventually, the Cowboys were the only home team to lose during wild-card weekend and the funk has been cast over the team ever since.

That can all change, starting Wednesday with the first practice. Over the next several weeks, leading to three preseason contests, players will work their way up and down depth charts in hopes of making the final 53-man roster. This is a prediction of how all those things will play out, with the obvious caveat that injuries will dictate some of these battles more than talent.

Chargers 53-man roster projection before training camp

A pre-training camp educated guess at what the Los Angeles Chargers’ 53-man roster could look like.

The Chargers report to training camp with a roster of 90 players.

They have to be down to 53 when they go into the 2022 season, so there’s plenty of work to do.

This year, NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 85 players by Aug. 16, to 80 players by Aug. 23, and 53 by Aug. 30.

While many players are locks to make the team, roster spots are up for grabs this summer. Before those battles take place, here is our best guess at a 53-man roster for the 2022 season:

Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick

Misses the cut: Brandon Peters

Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Larry Rountree III, Kevin Marks Jr.

Misses the cut: Joshua Kelley, Leddie Brown

Fullbacks (1): Zander Horvath

Misses the cut: Gabe Nabers

Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter

Misses the cut: Joe Reed, Jason Moore, Michael Bandy, Maurice Ffrench, Trevon Bradford

Tight ends (3): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty

Misses the cut: Stone Smartt, Hunter Kampmoyer, Erik Krommenhoek

Offensive linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins III, Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer, Brenden Jaimes, Will Clapp

Misses the cut: Zack Bailey, Ryan Hunter, Andrew Trainer, Isaac Weaver, Foster Sarell

Defensive linemen (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Christian Covington, Otito Ogbonnia, Breiden Fehoko

Misses the cut: Jerry Tillery, Forrest Merrill, Andrew Brown, Joe Gaziano

Edge defenders (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Kyle Van Noy, Chris Rumph II

Misses the cut: Emeke Egbule, Jamal Davis II, Ty Shelby

Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Troy Reeder, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Misses the cut: Cole Christiansen, Damon Lloyd, Tyreek Maddox-Williams

Defensive backs (10): Derwin James Jr., J.C. Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Nasir Adderley, Bryce Callahan, Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, JT Woods, Alohi Gilman, Deane Leonard

Misses the cut: Mark Webb Jr., Tevaughn Campbell, Kemon Hall, Ben DeLuca, Brandon Sebastian, Skyler Thomas, Raheem Layne

Specialists (3): K Dustin Hopkins, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

Misses the cut: K James McCourt