Best players in Madden 25: Top rankings by position

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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.

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Best quarterbacks in Madden 25

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

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Patrick MahomesChiefs99
2Lamar JacksonRavens98
3Joe BurrowBengals93
4Josh AllenBills92
5Dak PrescottCowboys90
6Tua TagovailoaDolphins88
7Justin HerbertChargers87
8Jalen HurtsEagles86
9Brock Purdy49ers85
10Kirk CousinsFalcons84

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.

An image of Patrick Mahomes in Madden 25, one of the best quarterbacks in the game.EA SPORTS
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.

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Best wide receivers

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

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Tyreek HillDolphins99
2Justin JeffersonVikings98
3CeeDee LambCowboys96
4A.J. BrownEagles95
5Amon-Ra St. BrownLions95
6Davante AdamsRaiders94
7Ja’Marr ChaseBengals93
8Stefon DiggsTexans92
9Brandon Aiyuk49ers91
10Mike EvansBuccaneers91

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.

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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:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Trent Williams49ers99
2Zack MartinCowboys97
3Penai SewellLions96
4Lane JohnsonEagles95
5Tyron SmithJets95
6Tristan WirfsBuccaneers94
7Chris LindstromFalcons94
8Laremy TunsilTexans94
9Frank RagnowLions93
10Creed HumphreyChiefs92

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.

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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:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Christian McCaffrey49ers99
2Nick ChubbBrowns96
3Derrick HenryRavens94
4Saquon BarkleyEagles92
5Joe MixonTexans91
6Travis Etienne Jr.Jaguars90
7Josh JacobsPackers89
8Kenneth Walker IIISeahawks88
9Aaron JonesVikings88
10Isiah PachecoChiefs87

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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An image of Christian McCaffrey in Madden 25.EA SPORTS
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.

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Best edge rushers

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

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Myles GarrettBrowns98
2Micah ParsonsCowboys98
3T.J. WattSteelers97
4Maxx CrosbyRaiders97
5Nick Bosa49ers96
6Josh Hines-Allen (fka Josh Allen)Jaguars91
7DeMarcus LawrenceCowboys91
8Khalil MackCharges90
9Alex HighsmithSteelers89
10Trey HendricksonBengals89

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:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Travis KelceChiefs99
2George Kittle49ers97
3Mark AndrewsRavens94
4T.J. HockensonVikings91
5David NjokuBrowns90
6Evan EngramJaguars88
7Sam LaPortaLions86
8Dallas GoedertEagles85
9Dalton SchultzTexans84
10Cole KmetBears83

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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An image of Travis Kelce in Madden 25.EA SPORTS
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:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Chris JonesChiefs97
2Dexter Lawrence IIGiants95
3Quinnen WilliamsJets94
4Justin MadubuikeRavens92
5Derrick BrownPanthers90
6Cameron HeywardSteelers90
7Vita VeaBuccaneers90
8Jonathan AllenCommanders89
9Christian WilkinsRaiders88
10Cameron JordanSaints87

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

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Fred Warner49ers97
2Roquan SmithRavens95
3Demario DavisSaints92
4Lavonte DavidBuccaneers90
5C.J. MosleyJets90
6Foyesade OluokunJaguars89
7Dre Greenlaw49ers87
8Matt MilanoBills87
9Bobby WagnerCommanders87
10Bobby OkerekeGiants86

Best cornerbacks

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

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RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Sauce GardnerJets97
2Jalen RamseyDolphins96
3Patrick Surtain IIBroncos95
4Jaire AlexanderPackers93
5L’Jarius SneedTitans92
6Charvarius Ward49ers91
7Marlon HumphreyRavens91
8Denzel WardBrowns90
9Trent McDuffieChiefs90
10Marshon LattimoreSaints90

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.

An image of Sauce Gardner in Madden 25.EA SPORTS
Sauce Gardner is the best cornerback in Madden 25.

Best safeties in Madden 25

A look at the best safeties in Madden 25:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Jessie Bates IIIFalcons97
2Antoine Winfield Jr.Buccaneers94
3Minkah FitzpatrickSteelers93
4Derwin James Jr.Chargers91
5Tyrann MathieuSaints91
6Budda BakerCardinals90
7Kevin Byard IIIBears89
8Kyle HamiltonRavens89
9Talanoa Hufanga49ers88
10Jevon HollandDolphins88

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.

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Best kickers

The best kickers in the game are:

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1Justin TuckerRavens88
2Harrison ButkerChiefs83
3Jake ElliottEagles83
4Brandon AubreyCowboys82
5Chris BoswellSteelers81
6Greg ZuerleinJets80
7Ka’imi FairbairnTexans80
8Nick FolkTitans80
9Chase McLaughlinBuccaneers79
10Daniel CarlsonRaiders79

Best punters

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

RankPlayerTeamOverall
1A.J. ColeRaiders85
2Bradley PinionFalcons82
3Bryan AngerCowboys82
4Ryan StonehouseTitans82
5Corey BojorquezBrowns81
6Thomas MorsteadJets81
7Logan CookeJaguars80
8Michael DicksonSeahawks80
9Mitch Wishnowsky49ers80
10Tommy TownsendTexans80

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.