Best players in Madden 25: Top rankings by position

EA Sports released ratings for the best Madden 25 players on July 29 ahead of its launch, which included details about quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, cornerbacks, and more.

The list with the best players in Madden 25 is out, and it includes the usual suspects, as Christian McCaffrey and Tyreek Hill are among the leaders in their respective positions.

If you’re unsure of which ones to pick for your team, we’ve got a full rundown of the top ten players and their rankings in every position right here.

Best quarterbacks in Madden 25

First, a look at the top 10 best quarterbacks with their rankings, team, and overall ratings:

Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes headlines the list. Mahomes didn’t have as prolific 2023 compared to 2022, but he still threw for over 4,100 yards and threw 27 touchdowns in the regular season.

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Patrick Mahomes is the best-rated quarterback in Madden 25.

Oddly enough, Madden 21 cover athlete and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who’s the second highest-rated player, didn’t make the 99 Club. This is in spite of Jackson rushing for 821 yards and throwing 3,678, along with 29 combined touchdowns.

Best wide receivers

The top 10 rated wide receivers in Madden 25 are as follows:

Tyreek Hill is usually among the fastest players in Madden. That will remain the case again in Madden 25, as he’s been given a 99-speed stat by EA Sports.

Hill is an eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro and has received the honor of being in the 99 Club.

The rest of the list is filled with the usual suspects. Justin Jefferson, a three-time Pro Bowler and 2022 league leader in receiving yards is second at 98 OVR. CeeDee Lamb is in the third spot, while A.J. Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown round out the top five.

St. Brown enjoyed a strong 2023 campaign with the Lions. The two-time Pro Bowler finished 2023 with a career-high 1,515 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

Best offensive linemen

Here’s a look at the best offensive linemen players in Madden 25:

Trent Williams and Zack Martin have long been considered among the game’s elite offensive linemen for the past decade. Williams is an 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, while Martin is a seven-time All-Pro and made the 2010s best team designated by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The two lead the pack among offensive linemen. Williams will begin the year as a member of the 99 Club, with Zack Martin right behind him at 97 OVR. Penai Sewell, Lane Johnson, and new Jets lineman Tyron Smith round out the top five.

Best running backs in Madden 25

These are the best running backs in Madden 25:

The cover athlete, Christian McCaffrey, is the highest-rated running back in Madden 25. And, he’s among the best players overall in Madden 25. McCaffrey led the NFL in running yards (1,459) last season and scored 14 touchdowns.

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Christian McCaffrey is the best-rated running back in Madden 25.

McCaffrey is part of a top 10 that includes several new faces who are now on different teams. Saquon Barkley went from the Giants to the Eagles, while Josh Jacobs headed to Green Bay to join Jordan Love and the Packers. Aaron Jones, the former longtime running back in Green Bay, is now a member of the Vikings.

Arguably the most notable change, though, is Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Henry will begin 2024 with a 94 OVR rating. He’s behind a fellow bruiser, Nick Chubb, who will begin the year at 96 OVR.

Best edge rushers

Here’s a look at the best end rushers in Madden 25:

Myles Garrett has recorded at least 10 sacks in each of his last six seasons and he’ll start this one tied for first among edge rushers.

Micah Parsons, who recorded 40.5 sacks in his first three seasons, is tied with Garrett for the best overall rating among this subset of players.

Best tight ends

These are the top ten best-rated tight ends in Madden 25:

Travis Kelce yet again reigns supreme among tight ends. The Chiefs superstar was given a 99 OVR rating for Madden 25 after Kelce helped Kansas City win another Super Bowl title.

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Travis Kelce is the best-rated tight end in Madden 25.

Two other star tight ends, Mark Andrews and George Kittle, round out the top three.

Best defensive linemen in Madden 25

Here are the best defensive linemen for Madden 25 when the game launches:

Chris Jones helped the Chiefs capture their third title in four seasons in 2023 and he’ll start the year as the best defensive lineman. The two-time All-Pro will begin the season as a 97 OVR, two points ahead of Dexter Lawrence II.

Best linebackers

Best cornerbacks

Now, a look at the best cornerbacks in Madden 25:

Sauce Gardner is the highest-rated cornerback in Madden 25. Gardner beat out three-time All-Pro Jalen Ramsey, who will begin 2024 at a 96 OVR.

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Sauce Gardner is the best cornerback in Madden 25.

Best safeties in Madden 25

A look at the best safeties in Madden 25:

Jessie Bates III did well in his first season with the Falcons, as he set a career-high in interceptions (6) and earned his first Pro Bowl selection. Bates III will begin Madden 25 as the best safety in the game.

Antoine Winfield Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick, the latter of whom earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination in 2023, round out the top three.

Best kickers

The best kickers in the game are:

Best punters

Finally, here are the very best punters in Madden 25:

Those are the best-ranked players in every position in Madden 25! For more on the game, check out the Superstar mode combine interview answers, the best settings, best Core Elites in MUT, and see if whether or not the game has crossplay.