Every year us NFL fans wait for EA to release the player ratings for next year’s Madden to see if our favorite players got the respect they deserve. Each year there is bound to be some controversy surrounding player ratings. There are a few surprises and there are no doubt some snubs in the ratings. As with every year, EA has released the Top 10 rated players by position and here they are.
Quarterbacks
1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (99 overall)
2. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (97 overall)
3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (96 overall)
4. Russell Wilson, Seahawks (94 overall)
5. Lamar Jackson, Ravens (94 overall)
6. Deshaun Watson, Texans (90 overall)
7. Josh Allen, Bills (88 overall)
T-8. Dak Prescott, Cowboys (87 overall)
T-8. Ryan Tannehill, Titans (87 overall)
10. Matt Ryan, Falcons (85 overall)
Safeties
1. Tyrann Mathieu, Chiefs (95 overall)
2. Budda Baker, Cardinals (93 overall)
3. Devin McCourty, Patriots (92 overall)
T-4. Justin Simmons, Broncos (91 overall)
T-4. Jessie Bates III, Bengals (91 overall)
T-6. Jamal Adams, Seahawks (90 overall)
T-6. Harrison Smith, Vikings (90 overall)
T-8. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers (89 overall)
T-8. Eddie Jackson, Bears (89 overall)
T-8. Adrian Amos, Packers (89 overall)
Cornerbacks
1. Jalen Ramsey, Rams (99 overall)
2. Stephon Gilmore, Patriots (97 overall)
3. Jaire Alexander, Packers (95 overall)
4. Tre’Davious White, Bills (93 overall)
5. Marlon Humphrey, Ravens (92 overall)
6. Xavien Howard, Dolphins (91 overall)
7. James Bradberry, Giants (90 overall)
T-8. Denzel Ward, Browns (89 overall)
T-8. Kendall Fuller, Washington (89 overall)
T-10. Darius Slay, Eagles (88 overall)
T-10. Marcus Peters, Ravens (88 overall)
T-10. Byron Jones, Dolphins (88 overall)
Running Backs
1. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (97 overall)
T-2. Derrick Henry, Titans (96 overall)
T-2. Nick Chubb, Browns (96 overall)
4. Dalvin Cook, Vikings (95 overall)
5. Alvin Kamara, Saints (94 overall)
6. Aaron Jones, Packers (91 overall)
7. Saquon Barkley, Giants (90 overall)
8. Josh Jacobs, Raiders (89 overall):
T-9. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (88 overall)
T-9. Joe Mixon, Bengals (88 overall)
Interior Defensive Line
1. Aaron Donald, Rams (99 overall)
2. Fletcher Cox, Eagles (94 overall)
T-3. Chris Jones, Chiefs (92 overall)
T-3. DeForest Buckner, Colts (92 overall)
T-3. Cameron Heyward, Steelers (92 overall)
6. Michael Pierce, Vikings (91 overall)
7. Calais Campbell, Ravens (90 overall)
T-8. Kenny Clark, Packers (89 overall)
T-8. Stephon Tuitt, Steelers (89 overall)
T-10. Vita Vea, Buccaneers (88 overall)
T-10. Akiem Hicks, Bears (88 overall)
T-10. Jonathan Allen, Washington (88 overall)
Edge rushers
1. Myles Garrett, Browns (98 overall)
2. Khalil Mack, Bears (96 overall)
T-3. T.J. Watt, Steelers (94 overall)
T-3. Chandler Jones, Cardinals (94 overall)
T-3. J.J. Watt, Cardinals (94 overall)
T-6. Cameron Jordan, Saints (93 overall)
T-6. Von Miller, Broncos (93 overall)
8. Joey Bosa, Chargers (92 overall)
9. Nick Bosa, 49ers (90 overall)
T-10. Za’Darius Smith, Packers (89 overall)
T-10. Danielle Hunter, Vikings (89 overall)
Wide Receivers
1. Davante Adams, Packers (99 overall)
T-2. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals (98 overall)
T-2. Tyreek Hill, Chiefs (98 overall)
4. Stefon Diggs, Bills (97 overall)
5. Julio Jones, Titans (95 overall)
6. Michael Thomas, Saints (94 overall)
7. Keenan Allen, Chargers (93 overall)
8. Amari Cooper, Cowboys (92 overall)
9. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (91 overall)
10. Allen Robinson II, Bears (90 overall)
Tight Ends
1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (99 overall)
2. George Kittle, 49ers (96 overall)
3. Darren Waller, Raiders (93 overall)
4. Mark Andrews, Ravens (88 overall)
5. Hunter Henry, Patriots (87 overall)
6. Austin Hooper, Browns (86 overall)
7. Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers (86 overall)
8. Mike Gesicki, Dolphins (85 Overall)
9. T.J. Hockenson, Lions (85 overall)
10. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (84 overall)
There you have it, the highest rated players in madden this year. What do you think? What would you change, or do you agree with the ratings system?
