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:

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Patrick Mahomes	Chiefs	99
2	Lamar Jackson	Ravens	98
3	Joe Burrow	Bengals	93
4	Josh Allen	Bills	92
5	Dak Prescott	Cowboys	90
6	Tua Tagovailoa	Dolphins	88
7	Justin Herbert	Chargers	87
8	Jalen Hurts	Eagles	86
9	Brock Purdy	49ers	85
10	Kirk Cousins	Falcons	84

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.

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:

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

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:

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 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:

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	Texans	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

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.

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:

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

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:

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Travis Kelce	Chiefs	99
2	George Kittle	49ers	97
3	Mark Andrews	Ravens	94
4	T.J. Hockenson	Vikings	91
5	David Njoku	Browns	90
6	Evan Engram	Jaguars	88
7	Sam LaPorta	Lions	86
8	Dallas Goedert	Eagles	85
9	Dalton Schultz	Texans	84
10	Cole Kmet	Bears	83

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.

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:

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Chris Jones	Chiefs	97
2	Dexter Lawrence II	Giants	95
3	Quinnen Williams	Jets	94
4	Justin Madubuike	Ravens	92
5	Derrick Brown	Panthers	90
6	Cameron Heyward	Steelers	90
7	Vita Vea	Buccaneers	90
8	Jonathan Allen	Commanders	89
9	Christian Wilkins	Raiders	88
10	Cameron Jordan	Saints	87

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

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Fred Warner	49ers	97
2	Roquan Smith	Ravens	95
3	Demario Davis	Saints	92
4	Lavonte David	Buccaneers	90
5	C.J. Mosley	Jets	90
6	Foyesade Oluokun	Jaguars	89
7	Dre Greenlaw	49ers	87
8	Matt Milano	Bills	87
9	Bobby Wagner	Commanders	87
10	Bobby Okereke	Giants	86

Best cornerbacks

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

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Sauce Gardner	Jets	97
2	Jalen Ramsey	Dolphins	96
3	Patrick Surtain II	Broncos	95
4	Jaire Alexander	Packers	93
5	L’Jarius Sneed	Titans	92
6	Charvarius Ward	49ers	91
7	Marlon Humphrey	Ravens	91
8	Denzel Ward	Browns	90
9	Trent McDuffie	Chiefs	90
10	Marshon Lattimore	Saints	90

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.

Best safeties in Madden 25

A look at the best 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	Budda Baker	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 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:

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	Justin Tucker	Ravens	88
2	Harrison Butker	Chiefs	83
3	Jake Elliott	Eagles	83
4	Brandon Aubrey	Cowboys	82
5	Chris Boswell	Steelers	81
6	Greg Zuerlein	Jets	80
7	Ka’imi Fairbairn	Texans	80
8	Nick Folk	Titans	80
9	Chase McLaughlin	Buccaneers	79
10	Daniel Carlson	Raiders	79

Best punters

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

Rank	Player	Team	Overall
1	A.J. Cole	Raiders	85
2	Bradley Pinion	Falcons	82
3	Bryan Anger	Cowboys	82
4	Ryan Stonehouse	Titans	82
5	Corey Bojorquez	Browns	81
6	Thomas Morstead	Jets	81
7	Logan Cooke	Jaguars	80
8	Michael Dickson	Seahawks	80
9	Mitch Wishnowsky	49ers	80
10	Tommy Townsend	Texans	80

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.