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It’s a big risk every year for NFL franchises to pin all their hopes on a rookie prospect. Teams with high draft picks will hope their young stud will turn the season around and drive them into the playoffs.
If Madden’s ratings of the top five rookies are anything to go by, these five players have the potential to have breakout seasons for their teams. Have a look below at these players as well as some of their best stats and see if they’re worth trading for in career or hunting for in Ultimate Team:
1. Amari Cooper – Oakland Raiders WR
Overall – 82
Speed – 92
Acceleration – 88
Agility – 94
Catching – 87
Jumping – 84
Elusiveness – 86
Ball Carrier Vision – 90
Spin Move – 87
Juke Move – 88
Spectacular Catch – 87
Catch in Traffic – 89
Route Running – 84
2. Jameis Winston Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB
Overall – 81
Acceleration – 82
Throw Power – 95
Throw Accuracy Short – 88
Throw Accuracy Mid – 75
Throw Accuracy Deep – 76
Play Action – 70
Throw on the Run – 78
3. Todd Gurley – St. Louis Rams HB
Overall – 80
Speed – 90
Acceleration – 81
Agility – 88
Carrying – 91
Trucking – 91
Ball Carrier Vision – 85
Stiff Arm – 89
Spin Move – 86
Juke Move – 91
4. Leonard Williams – New York Jets LE
Overall – 80
Strength – 87
Tackle – 86
Toughness – 85
Power Move – 85
Block Shedding – 90
Pursuit – 83
Hit Power – 81
Play Recognition – 72
5. Brandon Scherff – Washington Redskins – RT
Overall – 80
Strength – 83
Acceleration – 79
Run Block – 89
Pass Block – 80
Jumping – 81
Toughness – 94
Impact Block – 85
Source: EASports