Best rookie ratings in Madden 25 – top 20 rookies listed

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The best rookies are:

• Joe Alt (79) – Los Angeles Chargers
• Marvin Harrison Jr. (79) – Arizona Cardinals
• Brock Bowers (78) – Las Vegas Raiders

A new season is upon us, and a new set of rookies is ready to take the league by storm. But, like any draft class, some are markedly better than others, so you may be wondering what the best Madden 25 rookie ratings are. Don’t worry; we’re here to answer that question for you.

Although the best QB ratings are arguably the most important feature to note when starting a new Franchise mode save, having a rookie with All-Pro potential on your roster is a boon for any team. That’s why organizations often trade the farm for rare prospects like Caleb Williams or Marvin Harrison Jr. So, without further ado, here are the best-rated rookies in the game, some of whom you may want to target in early-season trades.

Our list of the best rookie ratings

Here are the top 20 best rookies:

Player Name	Rating	Team	Position
Joe Alt	79	Los Angeles Chargers	OT
Marvin Harrison Jr.	79	Arizona Cardinals	WR
Brock Bowers	78	Las Vegas Raiders	TE
Dallas Turner	78	Minnesota Vikings	LB
Olu Fashanu	78	New York Jets	OT
Amarius Mims	78	Cincinnati Bengals	OT
JC Latham	78	Tennessee Titans	OT
Jonathon Brooks	77	Carolina Panthers	RB
Laiatu Latu	77	Indianapolis Colts	DE
Malik Nabers	77	New York Giants	WR
Troy Fautanu	77	Pittsburgh Steelers	OT
Taliese Fuaga	77	New Orleans Saints	OT
Caleb Williams	76	Chicago Bears	QB
Trey Benson	76	Arizona Cardinals	RB
Quinyon Mitchell	76	Philadelphia Eagles	CB
Rome Odunze	76	Chicago Bears	WR
Jared Verse	76	Los Angeles Rams	LB
Chop Robinson	76	Miami Dolphins	LB
Terrion Arnold	76	Detroit Lions	CB
Byron Murphy II	76	Seattle Seahawks	DE

Unsurprisingly, Marvin Harrison Jr. sits atop the list, as the former Ohio State wide receiver had often been touted as the most pro-ready prospect heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. And following Hollywood Brown’s departure to the Chiefs this past offseason, Harrison Jr. is the de facto WR1 heading into the new season, so a rating increase could potentially be in the ‘cards’ if he lives up to the hype.

Joe Alt, arguably the best offensive tackle in the same draft, sits right beside MHJ with a 79 rating, giving star QB Justin Herbert a reliable strong-side protector alongside Rashawn Slater. Brock Bowers, who surprisingly landed with the Raiders, is in joint third at 78, with Vikings LB Dallas Turner, Jets OT Olu Fashanu, Bengals OT Amarius Mims, and Titans OT JC Latham.

Next, two 77-rated rookies that immediately stand out are the Giants’ WR Malik Nabers and Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks. Brooks, alongside 76-rated Cardinals RB Trey Benson, are the only two running backs to make the top twenty. Meanwhile, the only three wide receivers are Nabers, MHJ, and the Bears’ 76-rated WR, Rome Odunze.

The gap between QB prospects is even more glaring, as the number one pick and 76-rated QB Caleb Williams is the lone quarterback in the top 20. The next best-rated QBs are the Patriots’ Drake Maye and the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, both at 74 overall.