Madden NFL 26 is ready to officially release on August 14th, which means it’s that time of the year for EA Sports to reveal their latest set of player ratings.
I’ll break down the offensive and defensive ratings once Miami’s roster is complete, but for now, I want to focus on the Dolphins’ 2025 draft class. As I’ve said in the past, these ratings really don’t mean anything. After all, EA updates the rosters nearly every week in-season, which sees an array of roster changes throughout each NFL week.
It’s also just a video game, and yet, every year, diehard fans – and sometimes players – gripe about their favorite team’s player ratings. This year will be no different, but one player you won’t hear any gripes from me about is Miami’s first-round pick, Kenneth Grant, who is one of the top-rated rookies in this year’s game.
Kenneth Grant is a Top-10 Rookie in Madden 26
Earlier this week, EA Sports released the ratings of all the players from the 2025 NFL Draft class, but focused primarily on the top-10 rookies in this year’s game, which, to the surprise of no one, had Miami’s 13th overall pick, Kenneth Grant, among the top-10 rookies in this year’s game. But how does he rank among his peers? I’m glad you asked.
Here are the top 10 rookies in Madden 26.
Travis Hunter | WR/DB | Jacsonville Jaguars | 84 Overall
Ashton Jeanty | RB | Las Vega Raiders | 83 Overall
Abduel Carter | EDGE | New York Giants | 81 Overall
Mason Graham | DT | Cleveland Browns | 80 Overall
Will Campbell | OT | New England Patriots | 79 Overall
Jalon Walker | LB | Atlanta Falcons | 79 Overall
Kenneth Grant | DT | Miami Dolphins | 78 Overall
Jahdae Barron | DB | Denver Broncos |78 Overall
Mykel Williams | EDGE | San Francisco 49ers | 78 Overall
Maxwell Hairston | CB | Buffalo Bills | 78 Overall
Madden 26 Ratings for the Miami Dolphins 2025 Draft Class
Kenneth Grant | Defensive Tackle | 78 Overall
68 Speed
92 Strength
78 Acceleration
93 Toughness
82 Tackle
Jonah Savaiinaea | Right Guard | 73 Overall
74 Speed
84 Strength
78 Acceleration
75 Run Block
75 Pass Block
84 Impact Blocking
Jordan Phillips | Defensive Tackle | 71 Overall
72 Speed
89 Strength
81 Acceleration
84 Tackle
88 Toughness
Ollie Gordon II | Running Back | 71 Overall
86 Speed
76 Strength
88 Acceleration
82 Trucking
82 Break Tackle
83 Stiff Arm
Jason Marshall Jr. | Cornerback | 69 Overall
89 Speed
84 Strength
93 Acceleration
71 Play Recognition
71 Man Coverage
64 Zone Coverage
Dante Trader Jr. | Safety | 67 Overall
84 Speed
62 Strength
91 Acceleration
76 Pursuit
76 Hit Power
72 Zone Coverage
Zeek Biggers | Defensive Tackle | 65 Overall
69 Speed
84 Strength
76 Acceleration
75 Tackle
73 Block Shedding
84 Toughness
Quinn Ewers | Quarterback | 63 Overall
78 Speed
86 Throw Power
77 Throw Under Pressure
71 Play Recognition
86 Playaction
85 Toughness
Undrafted Acorns::::
B.J. Adams | Cornerback | 64 Overall
Eugene Asante | Middle Linebacker | 63 Overall
Jalin Conyers | Tight End | 62 Overall
Addison West | Left Guard | 61 Overall
Josh Priebe | Left Guard | 61 Overall
For those interested in more ratings, the Dolphins’ entire 2025 rookie draft class can be found HERE.
When does Madden 26 officially release?
Madden 26 is set to release on August 14th (Standard Edition), for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. You can play the game 7 days early (August 7th) with EA Play. Ordering the Deluxe Edition also gives players access 7 days early, which includes 4600 Madden points, early access challenges, a cover athlete elite player, and a bunch of points and other abilities to be used in various game modes.
To Pre-order Madden 26, click HERE.
What are your thoughts on the Miami Dolphins’ Madden 26 rookie ratings? Who do you think will be the highest-rated player by the end of the season? Let us know in the comments section below!