Top Core Elite Players in Madden 25 Ultimate Team

Top Core Elite Players in Madden 25 Ultimate Team

Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, and Sauce Gardner are among the top Core Elites in Madden Ultimate Team for Madden 25.

During the end of July, the Madden 25 released the top players at every position for most of the game modes. However, Madden Ultimate Team has its own set of ratings, specifically for base Core cards, due to MUT’s power curve.

The Madden 25 team published a list of the highest-rated Core Elites in early August, featuring some well-known names, as anticipated.

Take a look at the top Core Elites in MUT 25, categorized by position.

Best Core Elite Quarterbacks

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Patrick Mahomes Chiefs 84
2 Lamar Jackson Ravens 83
3 Josh Allen Bills 83
4 Joe Burrow Bengals 82
5 Dak Prescott Cowboys 82
6 Brock Purdy 49ers 81
7 Jalen Hurts Eagles 81
8 Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins 81
9 Kirk Cousins Falcons 81
10 Matthew Stafford Rams 80

As evidenced by this list, Patrick Mahomes holds the top spot among Core Elite quarterbacks with a rating of 84 OVR. This OVR figure remains consistent throughout the rest of the list, indicating that 84 is the highest rating for Core Elite players.

Top Core Elite Halfbacks

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Christian McCaffrey 49ers 84
2 Nick Chubb Browns 83
3 Derrick Henry Ravens 82
4 Saquon Barkley Eagles 82
5 Travis Etienne Jr. Jaguars 82
6 Josh Jacobs Packers 81
7 Aaron Jones Vikings 81
8 Joe Mixon Texans 81
9 Jonathan Taylor Colts 81
10 Breece Hall Jets 80

The highest-rated running back among Core Elite cards is featured as the Madden 25 cover athlete.

Best Core Elite Wide Receivers

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Tyreek Hill Dolphins 84
2 Justin Jefferson Vikings 84
3 CeeDee Lamb Cowboys 83
4 Davante Adams Raiders 83
5 A.J. Brown Eagles 83
6 Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions 83
7 Ja’Marr Chase Bengals 83
8 Amari Cooper Browns 82
9 Keenan Allen Bears 82
10 Stefon Diggs Texans 82

Best Core Elite Tight Ends

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Travis Kelce Chiefs 84
2 Mark Andrews Ravens 83
3 George Kittle 49ers 83
4 T.J. Hockenson Vikings 82
5 Dallas Goedert Eagles 82
6 Evan Engram Titans 81
7 David Njoku Browns 81
8 Sam LaPorta Lions 80
9 Kyle Pitts Falcons 80
10 Dalton Schultz Texans 80

Best Core Elite offensive linemen

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Trent Williams 49ers 84
2 Joe Thuney Chiefs 84
3 Penai Sewell Lions 84
4 Zack Martin Cowboys 84
5 Frank Ragnow Lions 84
6 Quentin Nelson Colts 83
7 Creed Humphrey Chiefs 83
8 Lane Johnson Eagles 83
9 Tyron Smith Jets 83
10 Chris Lindstrom Falcons 83

Trent Williams, the left tackle, is the top player at his position. The other 84 OVR cards are not duplicated in positions, indicating that each one is the best at their own specific position.

Best Core Elite Defensive Tackles

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Chris Jones Chiefs 84
2 Quinn Williams Jets 83
3 Dexter Lawrence II Giants 83
4 Justin Madubuike Ravens 83
5 Jonathan Allen Commanders 82
6 Life Vea Buccaneers 82
7 Christian Wilkins Dolphins 82
8 DeForest Buckner Colts 81
9 D.J. Reader Lions 81
10 Michael Pierce Ravens 80

Top Defensive Ends in the Core Elite Category

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Maxx Crosby Raiders 84
2 Micah Parsons Cowboys 84
3 Myles Garrett Browns 84
4 Nick Bosa 49ers 83
5 Trey Hendrickson Bengals 83
6 Cameron Heyward Steelers 83
7 Aidan Hutchinson Lions 82
8 DeMarcus Lawrence Cowboys 82
9 Cameron Jordan Saints 82
10 Kenny Clark Packers 81

Best Core Elite outside linebackers

Rank Player Team Overall
1 T.J. Watt Steelers 84
2 Josh Hines-Allen (fka Josh Allen) Jaguars 84
3 Khalil Mack Chargers 84
4 Matthew Judon Patriots 83
5 Joey Bosa Chargers 83
6 Alex Highsmith Steelers 83
7 Matt Milano Bills 83
8 Danielle Hunter Texans 82
9 Dre Greenlaw 49ers 82
10 Jadeveon Clowney Ravens 82

Top Core Elite Middle Linebackers

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Fred Warner 49ers 84
2 Roquan Smith Ravens 84
3 Demario Davis Saints 83
4 Foye Oluokun Jaguars 82
5 Lavonte David Buccaneers 82
6 C.J. Mosley Jets 82
7 Bobby Wagner Commanders 81
8 Tremaine Edwards Bears 81
9 Bobby Okereke Giants 81
10 Shaq Thompson Panthers 80

Top Core Elite Free Safeties

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Jessie Bates II Falcons 84
2 Minkah Fitzpatrick Steelers 83
3 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers 83
4 Jevon Holland Dolphins 83
5 Tyrann Mathieu Saints 82
6 Xavier McKinney Packers 81
7 Marcus Williams Ravens 81
8 Jabril Peppers Patriots 81
9 Quandre Diggs Titans 81
10 Malik Hooker Cowboys 80

Best Core Elite Strong Safeties

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Kyle Hamilton Ravens 84
2 Talanoa Hufanga 49ers 83
3 Budha Bakery Cardinals 83
4 Derwin James Jr. Chargers 82
5 Harrison Smith Vikings 82
6 Jimmie Ward Texans 81
7 Jordan Poyer Bills 81
8 Brian Branch Lions 80
9 Kyle Dugger Patriots 80
10 Justin Reid Chiefs 80

Best Core Elite Cornerbacks

Rank Player Team Overall
1 Sauce Gardner Jets 84
2 Jalen Ramsey Dolphins 84
3 Patrick Surtain II Broncos 83
4 Jaire Alexander Packers 83
5 Trevon Diggs Cowboys 82
6 Jaylen Johnson Bears 82
7 A.J. Terrell Jr. Falcons 82
8 Charvarius Ward 49ers 82
9 Marson Lattimore Saints 82
10 Darius Slay Jr. Eagles 82

Due to being base Core Elites, these cards will have lower overall ratings compared to the power curve of the game. Nevertheless, these Core Elites will still hold value throughout the year, even as newer and stronger cards are introduced. As long as the card is not a limited edition, it can be sold for either Coins or Training.

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