Summary

• Madden NFL 25 updates player ratings based on performance, making rookies viable and keeping veterans stable.
• Players are rated based on stat importance for their position, potential, and occasional rise or drop in ratings.
• The offense has diverse top talent, while the defense sees less talent disparity, especially in secondary and front-seven positions.

Madden NFL 25 is fast approaching and a new top 10 players at each position come with it. With every new installment changing player ratings based on previous years' performance, knowing how these changes will affect the game is crucial. High-performing rookies will often promote themselves to the 80s and become feasible options for teams. Meanwhile, veterans will usually only change by a few points unless they saw some major uptick or failure in performance during the last season.

Players receive rankings based on their stat rankings and performance throughout the previous season. However, some positions value different stats with varying levels of importance, like how running backs often want Speed, but defensive linemen want Strength. Some player ratings, often for unproven Rookies, can be affected by how much potential Madden developers believe they have. Madden NFL 25 will also allow Road To Glory characters from College Football 25 to be transferred over for use.

Top 10 Madden NFL 25 Players At Offensive Positions

A Horde Of Top-End Talent

Offense is generally the flashier and more exciting part of football, both in real life and in the game. Though the game may be moving toward a more fast-paced spread-the-ball offensive scheme, multiple types of players are still extremely useful. This gives s a plethora of ways to create an offense and even adapt should the need arise.

Quarterback:

1. 99 OVR, Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
2. 98 OVR, Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
3. 93 OVR, Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
4. 92 OVR, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
5. 90 OVR, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
6. 88 OVR, Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
7. 87 OVR, Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
8. 86 OVR, Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
9. 85 OVR, Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
10. 84 OVR, Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Runningback:

1. 99 OVR, Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
2. 96 OVR, Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
3. 94 OVR, Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
4. 92 OVR, Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
5. 91 OVR, Joe Mixon, Houston Texans
6. 90 OVR, Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
7. 89 OVR, Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
8. 88 OVR, Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks
9. 88 OVR, Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings
10. 87 OVR, Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs

Wide Receiver:

1. 99 OVR, Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
2. 98 OVR, Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
3. 96 OVR, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
4. 95 OVR, A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
5. 95 OVR, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
6. 94 OVR, Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
7. 93 OVR, Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
8. 92 OVR, Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans
9. 91 OVR, Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10. 91 OVR, Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers

Tight End:

1. 99 OVR, Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
2. 97 OVR, George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
3. 94 OVR, Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
4. 91 OVR, T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
5. 90 OVR, David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
6. 88 OVR, Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
7. 86 OVR, Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
8. 85 OVR, Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
9. 84 OVR, Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans
10. 83 OVR, Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears

Offensive Line:

1. 99 OVR, Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers
2. 97 OVR, Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys
3. 96 OVR, Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
4. 95 OVR, Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles
5. 95 OVR, Tyron Smith, New York Jets
6. 94 OVR, Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. 94 OVR, Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans
8. 94 OVR, Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
9. 93 OVR, Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
10. 92 OVR, Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs

Notable points for the offense are how similar some positions can be, regardless of rating. Receiver and runningback are two positions with a plethora of talent and outside the top two to three players, there is no significant drop-off in talent. Whereas with tight ends, there is a larger noticeable drop-off statically once past the top five. Quarterbacks are a somewhat mixed bag as it may not feel like having someone even outside the top 10 is a major issue, but the top five best Quarterbacks in Madden NFL 25 bring tools to the table that the others can't.

The offensive line is another tricky area as it reflects heavily the style of where the game, both in real life and virtual, is heading. The majority of top offensive linemen are tackles, reflecting the game's focus on protecting a quarterback and giving them the freedom to stay in or escape the pocket as needed. A few premier centers and guards do crack the list, but they are of lesser impact unless a team prefers a run-heavy offense or the opponent has a star defensive lineman that needs to be ed for.

Top 10 Madden NFL 25 Players At Defensive Positions

A Possible Resurgence Of Dominance

With the new changes coming in Madden NFL 25, there is a chance the defense can rebound to combat the explosive offenses. These changes include a new physics engine that will make tackling easier and more realistic. This does come with some balancing features for ball carriers that will make it easier for them to recover from broken tackles and have better immersion while running. However, as long as a can properly master this new system, the chances that the feature will be needed should be minimized.

Defensive Line:

1. 97 OVR, Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
2. 95 OVR, Dexter Lawrence II, New York Giants
3. 94 OVR, Quinnen Williams, New York Jets
4. 91 OVR, Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens
5. 90 OVR, Derrick Brown, Carolina Panthers
6. 90 OVR, Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers
7. 90 OVR, Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. 89 OVR, Jonathan Allen, Washington Commanders
9. 88 OVR, Christian Wilkins, Las Vegas Raiders
10. 87 OVR, Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints

Defensive Ends/Edge Rushers:

1. 98 OVR, Myles Garret, Cleveland Browns
2. 98 OVR, Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
3. 97 OVR, T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
4. 97 OVR, Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
5. 96 OVR, Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
6. 91 OVR, Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars
7. 91 OVR, DeMarcus Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys
8. 90 OVR, Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
9. 89 OVR, Alex Highsmith, Pittsburgh Steelers
10. 89 OVR, Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals

Linebackers:

1. 97 OVR, Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers
2. 95 OVR, Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens
3. 92 OVR, Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints
4. 90 OVR, Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. 90 OVR, C.J. Mosley, New York Jets
6. 89 OVR, Foyesade Oluokun, Jacksonville Jaguars
7. 87 OVR, Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers
8. 87 OVR, Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills
9. 87 OVR, Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders
10. 86 OVR, Bobby Okereke, New York Giants

Cornerbacks:

1. 97 OVR, Sauce Gardner, New York Jets
2. 96 OVR, Jalen Ramsey, Miami Dolphins
3. 95 OVR, Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
4. 93 OVR, Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers
5. 92 OVR, L'Jarius Sneed, Tennessee Titans
6. 91 OVR, Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers
7. 91 OVR, Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens
8. 90 OVR, Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
9. 90 OVR, Trent McDuffie, Kansas City Chiefs
10. 90 OVR, Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints

Safeties:

1. 97 OVR, Jessie Bates III, Atlanta Falcons
2. 94 OVR, Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. 93 OVR, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
4. 91 OVR, Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
5. 91 OVR, Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans Saints
6. 90 OVR, Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
7. 89 OVR, Kevin Byard III, Chicago Bears
8. 89 OVR, Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens
9. 88 OVR, Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco 49ers,
10. 88 OVR, Jevon Holland, Miami Dolphins

Overall, the defense has a smaller gap of talent disparity when compared to the offense. For the front-seven, the defensive line, and linebackers, any of the linemen or edge defenders are great pickups, with the top three to four being notable upgrades. The linebackers will get a bit slower as one moves down the list, but can still be great for blitzing or stopping the run. What kind of front-seven is built will dictate what kind of defensive scheme will fit their strengths best.

The secondary is much easier to build with how talented both positions are. Even players not included in the top ten would be great depth pieces or even starters. However, the top receivers and tight ends may give the below top five secondary players some trouble, so it is best to be prepared for those situations. If one position has to be sacrificed for the sake of the other, it would likely be better to get the best safeties in Madden NFL 25 to help cover for cornerbacks outside the top 10 that still have solid value.

Overall, these rankings are fairly accurate with how many of these players are seen in real life. Some arguments could be made about the exact overall rating, but even that would be minor changes. Thus, for those looking to pick the best team for Dynasty leagues or wanting to craft an all-star dream team in the popular Ultimate Team mode, these are the top 10 players at each position in Madden NFL 25.