Following the announcement of Madden NFL 26’s illustrious 99 Membership, EA Sports activities has launched the preliminary scores for the NFL’s rookie class.
Main the pack with the strongest ranking is Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Travis Hunter, the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 2024 and second general decide on this yr’s NFL Draft. Hunter claims the highest spot with 84 OVR, sporting excessive common stats, together with an ideal 99 in Stamina, 96 in Leaping and 95 in Agility. These stats complement his sturdy go well with of expertise within the Protection, Receiving and Ballcarrier classes. Hunter’s Receiving stats are all within the 80s already.
Listed here are the highest ten rookies as rated by Madden NFL 26:
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Travis Hunter — CB, Jacksonville Jaguars (84 OVR)
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Ashton Jeanty — HB, Las Vegas Raiders (83 OVR)
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Abdul Carter — LE, New York Giants (81 OVR)
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Mason Graham — DT, Cleveland Browns (80 OVR)
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Jalon Walker — LE, Atlanta Falcons (79 OVR)
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Will Campbell — LT, New England Patriots (79 OVR)
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Jahdae Barron — CB, Denver Broncos (78 OVR)
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Kenneth Grant — DT, Miami Dolphins (78 OVR)
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Maxwell Hairston — CB, Buffalo Bills (78 OVR)
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Mykel Williams — RE, San Francisco 49ers (78 OVR)
Cam Ward, the 2025 NFL Draft’s first general decide, is lacking from the highest ten. EA Sports activities rated the Tennessee Titans quarterback with 72 OVR. His Passing stats vary from the excessive 70s into the low 90s, although, which is a robust place to begin for additional build-up. As well as, EA rated his Toughness, Stamina, Acceleration and Velocity fairly extremely, making him a stable package deal.
One other outstanding rookie touchdown exterior of the highest ten is Shedeur Sanders, who’s joined his father and elder brother among the many ranks of the NFL. Chosen by the Cleveland Browns, the quarterback was rated 67 OVR. Compared to Ward, Sanders is slightly harder and extra immune to damage, although not fairly as fast on his toes. The Titans’ decide additionally has the sting with regards to the Throwing class, though it is typically an in depth contest between the 2.
Ward is the highest-rated quarterback amongst this yr’s rookies, adopted by the Giants’ Jaxson Dart and the New Orleans Saints’ Tyler Shough, who each beat Sanders by a single level.