Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter Lead Madden NFL 26 Top 10 Rookie Ratings

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way standout Travis Hunter is the highest-rated rookie in the initial roster for Madden NFL 26.

At 84 overall, Hunter edged out Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. Here are the 10 best rookies when Madden launches on Aug. 14:

Madden NFL 26 Rookie Ratings

1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (84 overall)

2. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders (83 overall)

3. Abdul Carter, DE, New York Giants (81 overall)

4. Mason Graham, DT, Cleveland Browns (80 overall)

5. Will Campbell, LT, New England Patriots (79 overall)

6. Jalon Walker, DE, Atlanta Falcons (79 overall)

7. Kenneth Grant, DT, Miami Dolphins (78 overall)

8. Jahdae Barron, CB, Denver Broncos (78 overall)

9. Mykel Williams, DE, San Francisco 49ers (78 overall)

10. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Buffalo Bills (78 overall)

When it comes to the 2025 quarterback class, the Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward stands well ahead of the pack. He's the only rookie signal-caller with a rating above 70 overall.

Madden NFL 26 Rookie Quarterback Ratings (Overall)

1. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (72)

T2. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (68)

T2. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints (68)

4. Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns (67)

5. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns (66)

Shedeur Sanders owning a slight advantage on Cleveland Browns teammate Dillon Gabriel is intriguing given their battle to earn a roster spot along with the fact he was picked two rounds after Gabriel.

The Seattle Seahawks' Jalen Milroe is likely to be a popular choice for gamers, particularly those playing in Franchise Mode. He has a 93 speed rating, so he'll be a dynamic dual-threat option in Madden 26.

Here are various attribute ratings for Milroe and the other rookie quarterbacks:

QB Speed Ratings

1. Jalen Milroe, Seattle Seahawks (93)

2. Riley Leonard, Indianapolis Colts (86)

T3. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (84)

T3. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints (84)

5. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns (83)

QB Throw Power

T1. Jalen Milroe, Seattle Seahawks (92)

T1. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints (92)

3. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (91)

4. Kurtis Rourke, San Francisco 49ers (90)

5. Riley Leonard, Indianapolis Colts (89)

QB Throw on the Run

1. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (84)

2. Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns (83)

3. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (82)

4. Will Howard, Pittsburgh Steelers (81)

5. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints (80)

QB Throw Under Pressure

1. Graham Mertz, Houston Texans (81)

2. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns (80)

3. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (79)

4. Quinn Ewers, Miami Dolphins (77)

5. Will Howard, Pittsburgh Steelers (76)

QB Short Throw Accuracy

1. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (86)

2. Graham Mertz, Houston Texans (85)

T3. Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns (84)

T3. Kyle McCord, Philadelphia Eagles (84)

5. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (83)

QB Medium Throw Accuracy

1. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (82)

2. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints (81)

T3. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (80)

T3. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns (80)

5. Graham Mertz, Houston Texans (79)

QB Deep Throw Accuracy

1. Kyle McCord, Philadelphia Eagles (82)

2. Will Howard, Pittsburgh Steelers (81)

3. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns (80)

4. Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns (79)

5. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (78)

Al Davis, the late owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, was infatuated by speed when it came to an NFL draft class. He'd be thrilled to see that Raiders cornerback Darien Porter and wide receiver Dont'e Thornton each have a 96 speed rating in Madden 26. That's tied for joint best along with Buffalo Bills corner Maxwell Hairston.

Unveiling the best rookies was part of EA Sports' Ratings Week festivities to hype up Madden NFL 26. The top offensive standouts will arrive Wednesday, with the best defensive players to follow on Thursday.