The top performers in Madden 25 remain consistent, with Christian McCaffrey and Tyreek Hill standing out as leaders in their respective positions.
EA Sports began releasing player ratings for Madden 25 on July 29. Although not all ratings have been revealed, the Madden team has already published top-ten lists for different positions.
The information that has been disclosed so far includes the top running backs and wide receivers.
So far, the top ten best players at each position have been revealed and are listed below, sorted by their respective positions.
Top running backs in Madden 25
The top running backs in Madden 25 are listed below:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Christian McCaffrey | 49ers | 99 |
2 | Nick Chubb | Browns | 96 |
3 | Derrick Henry | Ravens | 94 |
4 | Saquon Barkley | Eagles | 92 |
5 | Joe Mixon | Bengals | 91 |
6 | Travis Etienne Jr. | Jaguars | 90 |
7 | Josh Jacobs | Packers | 89 |
8 | Kenneth Walker III | Seahawks | 88 |
9 | Aaron Jones | Vikings | 88 |
10 | Isiah Pacheco | Chiefs | 87 |
Christian McCaffrey, featured as the cover athlete, holds the highest rating among running backs in Madden 25. Additionally, he is considered one of the top players overall in the game, earning a spot in the prestigious 99 Club. McCaffrey’s impressive statistics from last season include leading the league in rushing yards (1,459) and scoring 14 touchdowns.
McCaffrey is among the top 10 players that have recently seen changes in their team. Saquon Barkley left the Giants to join the Eagles, and Josh Jacobs made his way to Green Bay to play alongside Jordan Love and the Packers. In addition, Aaron Jones, who previously played for Green Bay, has transferred to the Vikings.
Undoubtedly the most prominent addition, however, is Derrick Henry teaming up with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Henry will kick off the 2024 season with a 94 OVR rating, just behind fellow powerhouse Nick Chubb, who begins the year with a 96 OVR rating.
Top Wide Receivers in Madden 25
The top wide receivers in Madden 25 are listed below:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
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1 | Tyreek Hill | Dolphins | 99 |
2 | Justin Jefferson | Vikings | 98 |
3 | CeeDee Lamb | Cowboys | 96 |
4 | A.J. Brown | Eagles | 95 |
5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Lions | 95 |
6 | Davante Adams | Raiders | 94 |
7 | Ja’Marr Chase | Bengals | 93 |
8 | Stefon Diggs | Texans | 92 |
9 | Brandon Aiyuk | 49ers | 91 |
10 | Mike Evans | Buccaneers | 91 |
Madden fans can always count on Tyreek Hill to be one of the speediest players in the game. This year, in Madden 25, he has once again been awarded a 99 Speed stat by EA Sports. To top it off, Hill has also been recognized as a member of the prestigious 99 Club, alongside Christian McCaffrey.
Hill has been selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and has earned All-Pro honors five times.
The remaining names on the list are the expected ones. Justin Jefferson, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times and led the league in receiving yards in 2022, holds the second spot with a 98 OVR rating. CeeDee Lamb occupies the third position, followed by A.J. Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown in fourth and fifth place respectively.
In 2023, St. Brown had a successful season with the Lions, earning two Pro Bowl selections.
Top Offensive Linemen in Madden 25
Take a glance at the top players in Madden 25 who play on the offensive line:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
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1 | Trent Williams | 49ers | 99 |
2 | Zack Martin | Cowboys | 97 |
3 | Penai Sewell | Lions | 96 |
4 | Lane Johnson | Eagles | 95 |
5 | Tyron Smith | Jets | 95 |
6 | Tristan Wirfs | Buccaneers | 94 |
7 | Chris Lindstrom | Falcons | 94 |
8 | Laremy Tunsil | Texans | 94 |
9 | Frank Ragnow | Lions | 93 |
10 | Creed Humphrey | Chiefs | 92 |
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Trent Williams and Zack Martin have been widely recognized as some of the top offensive linemen in the game for the last ten years. Williams has earned 11 Pro Bowl selections and been named an All-Pro three times, while Martin has been named an All-Pro seven times and was also included on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2010s best team.
Williams and Zack Martin stand out as the top offensive linemen, with Williams starting the year as a member of the prestigious 99 Club and Martin closely following with a 97 OVR. The remaining spots in the top five are filled by Penai Sewell, Lane Johnson, and new addition to the Jets, Tyron Smith.
Top edge rushers in Madden 25
Take a glance at the top players for end rushers in Madden 25:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Myles Garrett | Browns | 98 |
2 | Micah Parsons | Cowboys | 98 |
3 | T.J. Watt | Steelers | 97 |
4 | Maxx Crosby | Raiders | 97 |
5 | Nick Bosa | 49ers | 96 |
6 | Josh Hines-Allen (fka Josh Allen) | Jaguars | 91 |
7 | DeMarcus Lawrence | Cowboys | 91 |
8 | Khalil Mack | Charges | 90 |
9 | Alex Highsmith | Steelers | 89 |
10 | Trey Hendrickson | Bengals | 89 |
Over the course of his last six seasons, Myles Garrett has consistently recorded at least 10 sacks, making him tied for first among edge rushers at the start of the upcoming season. Similarly, Micah Parsons, with an impressive 40.5 sacks in his first three seasons, shares the top overall rating with Garrett among this group of players.
Top Defensive Linemen in Madden 25
When the game launches, the following players are considered the top defensive linemen for Madden 25:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
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1 | Chris Jones | Chiefs | 97 |
2 | Dexter Lawrence II | Giants | 95 |
3 | Quinn Williams | Jets | 94 |
4 | Justin Madubuike | Ravens | 92 |
5 | Derrick Brown | Panthers | 90 |
6 | Cameron Heyward | Steelers | 90 |
7 | Life Vea | Buccaneers | 90 |
8 | Jonathan Allen | Commanders | 89 |
9 | Christian Wilkins | Raiders | 88 |
10 | Cameron Jordan | Saints | 87 |
In 2023, Chris Jones played a crucial role in the Chiefs’ victory, securing their third title in four seasons. As the top defensive lineman, the two-time All-Pro will kick off the year with a 97 OVR rating, two points ahead of Dexter Lawrence II.
Best Safeties in Madden 25
A glance at the top-rated safeties in Madden 25:
Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
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1 | Jessie Bates III | Falcons | 97 |
2 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Buccaneers | 94 |
3 | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Steelers | 93 |
4 | Derwin James Jr. | Chargers | 91 |
5 | Tyrann Mathieu | Saints | 91 |
6 | Buddhi Bakery | Cardinals | 90 |
7 | Kevin Byard III | Bears | 89 |
8 | Kyle Hamilton | Ravens | 89 |
9 | Talanoa Hufanga | 49ers | 88 |
10 | Jevon Holland | Dolphins | 88 |
Jessie Bates III had an exceptional debut season with the Falcons, recording a career-high of 6 interceptions and earning his first Pro Bowl nod. As the top-ranked safety in the game, Bates III will lead the charge in Madden 25.
Antoine Winfield Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick, who received his fourth Pro Bowl nomination in 2023, complete the top three.
Additional player ratings for Madden 25 will continue to be unveiled in the upcoming days. Don’t forget to stay updated on the changes happening in Franchise Mode.
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