EA Sports has officially revealed the ratings for the top rookies in Madden NFL 26. This announcement follows the unveiling of the prestigious 99 Club, which includes a mix of new and familiar faces. The rookie class in Madden 26 is considered one of the most promising in years, boasting exceptional prospects at nearly every position. Adding an interesting twist, one player is rated for two positions, and it will be fascinating to see how this dual role impacts both the virtual NFL landscape and their real-life career.
Below, we highlight the top 10 rookies in Madden 26 by their overall rating, along with some of their key individual statistics.
Travis Hunter – 84 OVR
Unsurprisingly, the Jacksonville Jaguars` standout, Travis Hunter, holds the highest rating among all rookies in Madden 26. As the second overall pick, he is set to play both wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL and has the potential to become a superstar at both positions if he reaches his full capabilities.
- 93 Speed
- 96 Change of Direction
- 85 Spectacular Catch
Ashton Jeanty – 83 OVR
Following closely behind Travis Hunter is the Las Vegas Raiders` new running back, Ashton Jeanty. The former Boise State Bronco was the fourth overall pick in the draft and nearly won the Heisman Trophy in 2024-25. Jeanty is a clear favorite for the NFL`s Rookie Offensive Player of the Year award and is expected to be a key player for the Raiders throughout the season.
- 92 Acceleration
- 91 Agility
- 87 Break Tackle
Abdul Carter – 81 OVR
With the second and fourth overall picks already detailed, let`s look at the third overall pick, Abdul Carter. Regarded as a generational edge rusher prospect, Carter begins his Madden career with an 81 OVR. If he performs as the New York Giants anticipate, his initial rating is likely to skyrocket.
- 83 Finesse Moves
- 86 Agility
- 91 Acceleration
Mason Graham – 80 OVR
Mason Graham, the fifth overall pick, landed in an excellent situation, poised to play on the edge opposite 99 Club member Myles Garrett. Graham is the last rookie to receive an overall rating of 80 or higher.
- 80 Strength
- 78 Speed
- 74 Agility
Will Campbell – 79 OVR
Will Campbell is the sole offensive lineman featured in the top 10 rookie ratings, a testament to his talent. He was the undisputed top prospect at his position during the draft process, and the New England Patriots hope he will finally provide the long-awaited answer at left tackle.
- 87 Strength
- 73 Speed
- 71 Agility
Jalon Walker – 79 OVR
The Atlanta Falcons selected local talent Jalon Walker from Georgia with the 15th overall pick. EA Sports has given Walker a notably high initial rookie rating, placing him above several other defensive players and highly touted offensive prospects.
- 86 Speed
- 80 Strength
- 85 Agility
Kenneth Grant – 78 OVR
Next among the defensive talents is Kenneth Grant, the second Michigan defensive tackle in the top 10, joining Mason Graham. Given the Miami Dolphins` depleted defensive roster, Grant has a strong opportunity to make an immediate impact in Madden 26.
- 92 Strength
- 77 Awareness
- 68 Speed
Jahdae Barron – 78 OVR
Jahdae Barron was one of the surprising picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the first cornerback selected at 20th overall by the Denver Broncos. While Barron may be a lesser-known name at the start of his rookie season, that could quickly change if he forms a formidable cornerback duo with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II.
- 93 Speed
- 88 Agility
- 91 Change of Direction
Mykel Williams – 78 OVR
Mykel Williams is the third defensive lineman in the top 10 rookie ratings (and eighth overall if Travis Hunter is included). The San Francisco 49ers drafted Williams 11th overall, hoping he will become a defensive line anchor alongside Nick Bosa.
- 86 Strength
- 82 Agility
- 81 Speed
Maxwell Hairston – 78 OVR
Rounding out the top 10 rookies in Madden 26 is cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Depending on who you ask, the Buffalo Bills either secured a steal with Hairston at the end of the first round or made a questionable pick. It appears EA Sports` talent evaluators lean towards the former, as Hairston is expected to start the season as one of the Bills` starting cornerbacks.
- 96 Speed
- 94 Agility
- 95 Change of Direction
This concludes our look at the top 10 rookies in Madden NFL 26. For comprehensive ratings and statistics on all 365 rookies in the game, official resources will provide full details.