Madden 22 ratings confirmed: 10 best players in every position

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Every year there are some notable changes to players within Madden, and throughout the NFL season, we got to witness some breakout players who are eligible for massive upgrades this time around. 

Madden has been the premier football game since they debuted the series over 20 years ago, and EA is gearing up to release their biggest title yet with Madden 22. Coming off a couple of decent years, this should be the year EA takes the next step forward with the series.

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With changes to Franchise, Face of the Franchise, and overall gameplay changes already announced, we’re yet to know the ratings for all the top players and rookies for Madden 22.

But now we know how some of the faces of the game will be rated this year.

Madden 22 ratings

99 Club

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The best of the best in the NFL join the 99 OVR club!

The most elusive club within Madden every year is the 99 Club. This is reserved for the highest-rated players in the game, faces such as Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Donald are a shoo-in to once again be the highest-rated players in Madden 22.

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Below is a list of all the confirmed players to be a part of the 99 Club for Madden 22.

  • Davante Adams — Green Bay Packers — WR
  • Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs — QB
  • Travis Kelce — Kansas City Chiefs — TE
  • Jalen Ramsey — LA Rams — CB
  • Aaron Donald — LA Rams — DE

Top 10 Quarterbacks in Madden 22

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Mahomes and Brady top the QB ratings after their Super Bowl matchup.
Player Team OVR
Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs 99
Tom Brady Tampa Bay Buccaneers 97
Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers 96
Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks 94
Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens 90
Deshaun Watson Houston Texans 90
Josh Allen Buffalo Bills 88
Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys 87
Ryan Tannehill Tennessee Titans 87
Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons 85

Top 10 Wide Receivers in Madden 22

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Davante Adams leads the way for wide receivers.
Player Team OVR
Davante Adams Green Bay Packers 99
DeAndre Hopkins Arizona Cardinals 98
Tyreek Hill Kansas City Chiefs 98
Stefon Diggs Buffalo Bills 97
Julio Jones Tennessee Titans 95
Michael Thomas New Orleans Saints 94
Keenan Allen Los Angeles Chargers 93
Amari Cooper Dallas Cowboys 92
Mike Evans Tampa Bay Buccaneers 91
Allen Robinson Chicago Bears 90

Top 10 Running Backs in Madden 22

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Derrick Henry misses out on the top spot in Madden 22.
Player Team OVR
Christian McCaffrey Carolina Panthers 97
Derrick Henry Tennesee Titans 96
Nick Chubb Cleveland Browns 96
Dalvin Cook Minnesota Vikings 95
Alvin Kamara New Orleans Saints 94
Aaron Jones Green Bay Packers 91
Saquon Barkley New York Giants 90
Josh Jacobs Las Vegas Raiders 89
Ezekiel Elliot Dallas Cowboys 88
Joe Mixon Cincinatti Bengals 88

Top 10 Tight Ends in Madden 22

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Kelce leads the way for tight ends in Madden 22.
Player Team OVR
Travis Kelce Kansas City Chiefs 99
George Kittle San Francisco 49ers 96
Darren Waller Las Vegas Raiders 93
Mark Andrews Baltimore Ravens 88
Hunter Henry New England Patriots 87
Austin Hooper Cleveland Browns 86
Rob Gronkowski Tampa Bay Buccaneers 86
Mike Gesicki Miami Dolphins 85
T.J. Hockenson Detroit Lions 85
Dallas Goedert Philadelphia Eagles 84

Top 10 Edge Rushers in Madden 22

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Players like Khalil Mack are no stranger to these top ratings.
Player Team OVR
Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns 98
Khalil Mack Chicago Bears 96
T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers 94
Chandler Jones Arizona Cardinals 94
J.J. Watt Arizona Cardinals 94
Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints 93
Von Miller Denver Broncos 92
Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers 92
Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers 90
Za’Darius Smith Green Bay Packers 89

Top 10 Defensive Linemen in Madden 22

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Aaron Donald is by far the best defensive lineman in Madden 22.
Player Team OVR
Aaron Donald LA Rams 99
Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles 94
Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs 92
DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts 92
Cameron Hayward Pittsburgh Steelers 92
Michael Pierce Minnesota Vikings 91
Calais Campbell Baltimore Ravens 90
Kenny Clark Green Bay Packers 89
Stephen Tuitt Pittsburgh Steelers 89
Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers 88

Top 10 Safeties in Madden 22

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Minkah Fitzpatrick just about makes the top 10.
Player Team OVR
Tyrann Mathieu Kansas City Chiefs 95
Budda Baker Arizona Cardinals 93
Devin McCourty New England Patriots 92
Jessie Bates III Cincinatti Bengals 91
Justin Simmons Denver Broncos 91
Jamal Adams Seattle Seahawks 90
Harrison Smith Minnesota Vikings 90
Eddie Jackson Chicago Bears 89
Adrian Amos Green Bay Packers 89
Minkah Fitzpatrick Pittsburgh Steelers 89

Madden 22 is due to arrive on August 20, 2021, and with some new members of the 99 Club, a serious amount of talent among the rookies and veterans still earning themselves MVP accolades, we’re in for a great year of football.