Top 10 rookie rankings on Madden 26 revealed

by: Nick Kosko • 56 minutes ago • nickkosko59

The top 10 rookie rankings for Madden 26 were revealed, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and there are some noteworthy names on the list. All of these rookies should make an instant impact on their respective franchises.

No rookie got a rating in the 90s, just to put that out there off the bat. But going by the video game’s ratings, these guys could be worthy players to use in the game.

Without further ado, let’s drop into Madden 26’s rookie ratings. We start with a Heisman Trophy winner at the top!

Hunter is the top rated rookie in Madden 26 with his two-way abilities coming off a Heisman campaign. The two-way play will continue with the Jaguars as he should be a reliable weapon for Trevor Lawrence and be able to lock down opposing receivers.

There will surely be a learning curve, but Hunter’s proven he is a special player. Having the highest rating in the game among his rookie class is another small honor as well.

Jeanty was college football’s best running back last year and should make an instant impact with the Raiders as a rookie. Expect his usage rate to be high in Madden 26 and in real life.

Jeanty ran for 4,769 yards in three years at Boise State but went off last year. He had 2,601 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven yards per carry. Yeah, pretty good!

Carter was a wrecking ball for Penn State and the Giants expect him to be the same as a rookie this year. Sure, he tried getting the number of same franchise legends, but he’ll carve out his own legacy.

He’s in the mold of Micah Parsons, so the Giants should be thrilled this fall. He logged 24 tackles for loss and 12 sacks during his final collegiate season.

Graham paired with someone like Myles Garrett on the Browns’ defensive line should consider himself lucky. Still, Cleveland took him high in the first round for a reason.

One of the anchors of Michigan’s defensive line over the last couple of years, Graham should be good right away. Expect him to have a solid rookie campaign.

Campbell is the first, and only, offensive lineman on this list. He has big expectations for a rookie tackle that’ll protect Drake Maye.

Still, New England believes in him and he’s already proven how good he is. How that translates to the NFL is anyone’s guess, but there’s probably a better chance he’s solid on the line.

Walker saved his best collegiate season for his last in 2024. The Georgia product will be a key cog to the Falcons’ defense as a rookie as they finally look to get back to the playoffs.

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