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The top spot on the Madden 26 rookie ratings list is no surprise. Travis Hunter, a versatile player, leads the pack as the highest-rated newcomer. Jaguars fans can enjoy using him at both cornerback and wide receiver. Coming in behind Hunter are Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty and Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter. Below, we highlight the best rookie quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, then share the top 20 Madden 26 rookie ratings.
There are no quarterbacks in the top 20 Madden 26 rookie ratings, and only one starts the season with an overall rating above 70. That player is first overall pick Cam Ward, who begins his career with a 72 rating on the Titans. The next highest are Jaxson Dart (New York Giants, 68), Tyler Slough (New Orleans Saints, 68), and Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns, 67). Developing these players in franchise mode can help improve their Madden 26 traits.
Rookie running backs generally perform a little better than rookie quarterbacks. Ashton Jeanty from Las Vegas stands out with an overall rating of 83, featuring 90 Speed, 91 Agility, and 91 Change of Direction. Other top rookies include Omarion Hampton (San Diego Chargers, 77), TreVeyon Henderson (New England Patriots, 76), and Bhayshul Tuten (Jacksonville Jaguars, 76).
Although Travis Hunter is officially listed as a cornerback, like in real life, Jaguars fans can also position him as a wide receiver or in the new Madden 26 GAD position if they prefer. His starting overall is a hefty 84. The highest-rated traditional wide receiver is Tetairoa McMillan from the Panthers, with a 77 rating, followed by Luther Burden III (Chicago Bears, 76), Matthew Golden (Green Bay Packers, 76), and Emeka Egbuka (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 75).
Here are Madden 26’s top 20 rookie ratings as of August 24:
1. Travis Hunter (CB, Jacksonville Jaguars) – 84
2. Ashton Jeanty (HB, Las Vegas Raiders) – 83
3. Abdul Carter (ILB, New York Giants) – 81
4. Mason Graham (DT, Cleveland Browns) – 80
5. Jalon Walker (ILB, Atlanta Falcons) – 79
6. Will Campbell (LT, New England Patriots) – 79
7. Jahdhae Barron (CB, Denver Broncos) – 78
8. Kenneth Grant (DT, Miami Dolphins) – 78
9. Maxwell Hairston (CB, Buffalo Bills) – 78
10. Mykel Williams (DE, San Francisco) – 78
11. Armand Membou (RT, New York Jets) – 77
12. Derrick Harmon (DT, Pittsburgh Steelers) – 77
13. Omarion Hampton (HB, San Diego Chargers) – 77
14. Shemar Stewart (DE, Cincinnati Bengals) – 77
15. Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) – 77
16. Tyliek Williams (DT, Detroit Lions) – 77
17. Tyler Booker (RG, Dallas Cowboys) – 77
18. Walter Nolan (DT, Arizona Cardinals) – 77
19. Jihaad Campbell (WIL, Philadelphia Eagles) – 76
20. Kelvin Banks Jr (LT, New Orleans Saints) – 76
These ratings offer a snapshot of the emerging talent in Madden 26 and show which players could become game-changers.
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