Electronic Arts unveiled its ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 26 game. Here’s a look at how the Broncos stack up.
The stars
The Broncos have two players who received overall ratings of 90 or higher: Cornerback Pat Surtain II (97) and guard Quinn Meinerz (95). Surtain, the reigning defensive player of the year, is the highest-rated cornerback in the game and is one of seven players in the game who received the shutdown X-factor — this allows him to be more effective in pass coverage. Meinerz, who is entering the second year of his four-year extension, is the game’s top rated offensive guard.
Left tackle Garett Bolles just missed out on a 90 score with an overall rating of 89.
Other notable players include linebacker Dre Greenlaw (86), defensive lineman Zach Allen (86), wide receiver Courtland Sutton (85), tight end Evan Engram, edge rusher Nik Bonitto (84) and quarterback Bo Nix (79).
The rookies
First-round pick Jahdae Barron is the team’s highest-rated rookie with an overall rating of 78. That ties the cornerback, who was picked 20th overall, for seventh among all rookies, regardless of position. He also jumps ahead of Riley Moss (76) to become Denver’s second highest-rated corner. Here’s a look at the Broncos’ other rookies:
Second round, 60th overall pick: RB RJ Harvey (74)
Third round, 74th overall pick: WR Pat Bryant (69)
Third round, 101st overall pick: Edge Sai’vion Jones (70)
Fourth round, 134th overall pick: Edge Que Robinson (67)
Sixth round, 216th overall pick: P Jeremy Crawshaw (71)
Seventh round 241st overall pick: TE Caleb Lohner (60)
Undrafted free agent: G Clay Webb (63)
Undrafted free agent: OLB Johnny Walker Jr. (60)
Broncos offensive ratings
Quarterbacks: Bo Nix (79), Jarrett Stidham (62), Sam Ehlinger (56).
Running backs: J.K. Dobbins (82), Jaleel McLaughlin (75), RJ Harvey (74), Audric Estime (70), Tyler Badie (69), Blake Watson (66).
Fullback: Michael Burton (70).
Wide receivers: Courtland Sutton (85), Marvin Mims Jr. (77), Devaughn Vele (74), Trent Sherfield Sr. (72), Troy Franklin (72), A.T. Perry (70), Pat Bryant (69), Michael Bandy (63).
Tight ends: Evan Engram (85), Adam Trautman (71), Lucas Krull (64), Nate Adkins (61), Caleb Lohner (60).
Offensive tackles: Garett Bolles (89), Mike McGlinchey (82), Matt Peart (68), Alex Palczewski (64), Frank Crum (63).
Offensive guards: Quinn Meinerz (95), Ben Powers (74), Calvin Throckmorton (68), Nick Gargiulo (66), Clay Webb (63), Will Sherman (59).
Centers: Luke Wattenberg (76), Alex Forsyth (66).
Broncos defensive ratings
Defensive linemen: Zach Allen (86), John Franklin-Myers (80), D.J. Jones (78), Malcolm Reach (73), Sai’vion Jones (70), Eyioma Uwazurike (69), Matt Henningsen (68), Jordan Jackson (65).
Edge rushers: Nik Bonitto (84), Jonathon Cooper (80), Jonah Elliss (73), Dondrea Tillman (68), Que Robinson (67), Andrew Farmer II (61).
Linebackers: Dre Greenlaw (86), Alex Singleton (77), Drew Sanders (71), Justin Strnad (71), Levelle Bailey (63), Johnny Walker Jr. (60).
Safeties: Talanoa Hufanga (84), Brandon Jones (83), P.J. Locke (73), Sam Franklin Jr. (69), JL Skinner (66), Delarrin Turner-Yell (65), Devon Key (65), Keidron Smith (64).
Cornerbacks: Pat Surtain II (97), Jahdae Barron (78), Riley Moss (76), Ja’Quan McMillian (75), Kris Abrams-Draine (73), Damarri Mathis (71), Mario Goodrich (64).
Broncos special teams ratings
Kicker: Wil Lutz (77).
Punter: Jeremy Crawshaw (71).
Long snapper: Mitchell Fraboni (67).
Madden NFL 26 is slated for an Aug. 14 release date on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
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