Best Players in Madden 25 by Position

Best Players in Madden 25 by Position

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
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
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

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
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
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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