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Build the NFL 53-man roster

Predict the final cuts for any of the 32 NFL teams. Choose your 53, set a practice squad, name an emergency QB, and share your prediction.

Everything you need to predict cut day

All 32 NFL teams

Browse live rosters for every franchise. Player data is sourced from ESPN so it stays current through the offseason, preseason, and into the regular season.

Smart presets

Start with a balanced roster, a defense-heavy build, or a special-teams-friendly cut list, then fine-tune the borderline guys yourself.

Practice squad + emergency QB

Toggle on a 16-player practice squad and a third emergency quarterback to model the full gameday-eligible group, not just the active 53.

Saves automatically

Your picks for each team are kept in your browser. Come back any time, tweak the depth chart, and pick up where you left off.

Share as an image

Export a clean, team-colored snapshot of your final 53 to post on Twitter, send to a group chat, or save for after final cuts to see how you did.

Mobile-first

Designed for the way fans actually play GM — on the couch, on the train, on your phone. No login, no ads in the way of picks.

How it works

  1. 1. Pick a team. Start from the teams page and choose any of the 32 NFL franchises. The current roster loads with players grouped by position.
  2. 2. Choose your 53. Tap players to add or remove them. Run a smart preset for a starting point, then move borderline guys to the practice squad or off the roster entirely.
  3. 3. Set depth and specialists. Make sure you have a long snapper, a punter, a kicker, and enough offensive linemen to survive 17 weeks. Add an emergency QB if you want a third helmet.
  4. 4. Share your prediction. Generate a clean image of your 53-man roster and post it. Come back after cuts to see how close you were.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 53-man roster? +

Each NFL team must trim its training-camp roster to 53 active players before the regular season. Predict 53 lets you decide who makes that final cut for any team.

Do you include the practice squad and emergency QB? +

Yes. You can enable a 16-player practice squad and a third emergency quarterback in addition to the 53 active roster spots.

Where does the player data come from? +

Rosters are pulled live from ESPN's public NFL API, so the player pool reflects the current offseason or in-season roster of each franchise.

Can I save or share my roster? +

Your picks are saved in your browser per team, and you can export the full roster as a shareable image with one tap.

Is Predict 53 free? +

Yes. The whole tool is free to use and works on phones, tablets, and desktops.