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All Madden 23 Rookie Ratings

We love a good ratings debate, and with Madden NFL 23's release comes a slew of new rookie ratings to discuss.

The yearly release of EA Sports’ longest-running franchise promises plenty—get your jokes out of the way now—but tops among them is new player ratings to salivate over. Gameplay, graphics, and glitches aside, players love themselves a fiery debate over ratings. That’s why we’re here to talk about the rookie ratings in Madden 23.

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Madden 23 Rookie Ratings Breakdown

Now, much unlike the ’99 club in the franchise’s latest installment, there are plenty of rookies in Madden 23 to keep an eye on. To make them easier to find, we’ve assembled the following table for you. That said, we’ve decided to limit this particular table to the top 25 rookies in the game:

PlayerTeamPositionOVR
Jameson WilliamsDetroit LionsWR78
Sauce GardnerNew York JetsCB78
Jordan DavisPhiladelphia EaglesDT78
Evan NealNew York GiantsRT77
Kenneth Walker IIISeattle SeahawksRB77
Derek Stingley, JrHouston TexansCB77
Aidan HutchinsonDetroit LionsRE77
Ikem EkwonuCarolina PanthersLT76
Garrett WilsonNew York JetsWR76
Breece HallNew York JetsRB76
Travon WalkerJacksonville JaguarsLB76
Trent McDuffieKansas City ChiefsCB76
Kyle HamiltonBaltimore RavensSS76
Chris OlaveNew Orleans SaintsWR76
Lewis CineMinnesota VikingsFS75
George PickensPittsburgh SteelersWR75
Daxton HillCincinnati BengalsFS75
Kayvon ThibodeauxNew York GiantsLB75
Jahan DotsonWashington CommandersWR75
Drake LondonAtlanta FalconsWR75
James CookBuffalo BillsRB75
Tyler LinderbaumBaltimore RavensC74
Jermaine Johnson IINew York JetsLE74
George KarlaftisKansas City ChiefsLE74
John Metchie IIIHouston TexansWR73
Image Source: Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

So there you go, Madden fans—there are plenty of newcomers to potentially build your franchise around. Alabama’s wideout Jameson Williams leads the pack, while if player ratings are anything to go by, EA Sports seems pretty confident that the New York Jets drafted well.

That said, why stop there? After all, we know that this series is as offense-driven as it gets. That’s why we’re happy to break down some more options on the offensive side of the ball that couldn’t quite crack the table above.

Madden 23 Rookie Quarterback Ratings

Like never before, the NFL is a passing league. That’s why it’s only wise to find your footing under center with these potentially promising newcomers:

PlayerTeamOVR
Desmond RidderAtlanta Falcons70
Malik WillisTennessee Titans69
Kenny PickettPittsburgh Steelers68
Matt CorralCarolina Panthers68
Sam HowellWashington Commanders67

Oof. Okay, so, it’s slim pickings under center after all. That said, we’re all in on Tennessee’s Malik Willis if for no other reason than his speed. An honorary shout goes out to Atlanta’s Desmond Ridder as well.

Image Source: Bucs Wire via USA Today

Madden 23 Rookie Running Back Ratings

If you’re a player who still fancies the more old school, ground-and-pound style, then you’re in luck! Despite the early-round value of running backs diminishing in recent years, pacey ball-carriers remain quite the commodity in Madden:

PlayerTeamOVR
Isaiah SpillerLos Angeles Chargers73
Dameon PierceHouston Texans73
Brian Robinson, JrWashington Commanders73
Tyrion Davis-PriceSan Francisco 49ers71
Zamir WhiteLas Vegas Raiders70

If it’s speed you’re after, San Francisco’s Davis-Price or Las Vegas’ Zamir White are your best options. That said, you cannot really go wrong with any of these choices. Each lend themselves to plenty of possibilities if you’re looking to build (or rebuild) a franchise from the ground up.

Madden 23 Rookie Wide Receiver Ratings

Looking to throw the ball but aren’t confident enough in your ability to get it done with a rookie signal-caller? Not to worry—there are plenty of wideouts to target with a veteran under center, and perhaps a fun combination of rookie passer and catcher to explore as well:

PlayerTeamOVR
Treylon BurksTennessee Titans73
Wan’Dale RobinsonNew York Giants72
Skyy MooreKansas City Chiefs72
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers71
Jalen TolbertDallas Cowboys71

It feels as though New York’s Wan’Dale Robinson is the odd man out here, as every other franchise listed above has a very capable slinger under center that should provide for their notable rookie wideouts. Though, with that in mind, why not take the Giants for a spin?

Madden 23 Rookie Tight End Ratings

No, we didn’t cover fullbacks, sorry to say. It’s difficult to find teams that old school. And yet, the rise of the all-doing tight end has never been more plain to see. From pass-catching to blocking, it could be argued that there is a greater emphasis on tight ends now more than ever. So, it wouldn’t hurt to check these guys out:

PlayerTeamOVR
Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals73
Greg DulcichDenver Broncos70
Jelani WoodsIndianapolis Colts69
Jeremy RuckertNew York Jets68
Charlie KolarBaltimore Ravens67

We’re not going to lie to you—it’s rough out there for rookie tight ends. Still, we cannot help but notice that the New York Jets have a rookie of notable quality all over the field. From where we’re standing, they look like a clear front-runner as far as franchise experiments go. Where they fall short, however, is under center. Everyone else on this list benefits from having a veteran presence under center.

But doesn’t that simply make the Jets an all the more fun prospect?

Madden 23 Rookie Ratings Roundup

So there you have it, folks, a comprehensive guide to many of the rookies Madden 23 has to offer. Now it’s up to you to find the best fit to lead your franchise forward. And if you’re looking for more, such as the fastest quarterbacks or wide receivers in the game, feel free to check those out and everything else Madden 23 has to offer below.

About the author

Shaun Ranft

Shaun Ranft is a Freelance Writer for Twinfinite, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, who has been with the site and writing about games in general since 2022. While he typically covers any major sports title, he also cannot get enough of Telltale's The Walking Dead, Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds, and the Horizon series, replaying each multiple times. When he's not writing professionally or playing videogames, there's a good chance he's either writing poetry, listening to Manchester Orchestra, discussing how sad Tottenham Hotspur makes him, ranting and raving about Frank Darabont or Mike Flanagan, and thinking about Seth Rollins' suits.

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