The Big Names & Position Breakdown
Here’s the ESPN top 25 (with rank, school, and position):
- Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami, EDGE)
- Caleb Downs (Ohio State, S)
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina, QB)
- T.J. Parker (Clemson, EDGE)
- John Mateer (Oklahoma, QB)
- Spencer Fano (Utah, OT)
- Peter Woods (Clemson, DT)
- Keldric Faulk (Auburn, EDGE)
- Caleb Lomu (Utah, OT)
- Dante Moore (Oregon, QB)
- Matayo Uiagalelei (Oregon, EDGE)
- Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State, WR)
- Denzel Boston (Washington, WR)
- Jermod McCoy (Tennessee, CB)
- Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame, RB)
- Germie Bernard (Alabama, WR)
- David Bailey (Texas Tech, EDGE)
- Harold Perkins Jr. (LSU, LB)
- Drew Shelton (Penn State, OT)
- Garrett Nussmeier (LSU, QB)
- Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee, WR)
- Arvell Reese (Ohio State, LB)
- Mansoor Delane (LSU, CB)
- Carson Beck (Miami, QB)
- Will Lee III (Texas A&M, CB)
Let’s break this down by position and what each player might bring to your Madden squad.
Quarterbacks (QBs)
- LaNorris Sellers (No. 3) — He’s the top QB on the board and likely a prime target if your league emphasizes passing stats or needs a franchise signal-caller.
- John Mateer (No. 5) — A balanced pick. If someone else snags Sellers early, Mateer is a strong fallback.
- Dante Moore (No. 10) — A bit of a wild card; risk/reward potential is higher.
- Garrett Nussmeier (No. 20) — Could fall into mid rounds as a developmental QB.
- Carson Beck (No. 24) — Possibly a late QB pick for bench depth or a surprise breakout.
Edge / Pass Rushers & Defensive Front
This draft class is loaded on the edge:
- Rueben Bain Jr. (No. 1) — The consensus top pick; great blend of pass rush and run defense.
- T.J. Parker (No. 4)
- Keldric Faulk (No. 8)
- Matayo Uiagalelei (No. 11)
- David Bailey (No. 17)
.
Secondary & Linebackers
- Caleb Downs (No. 2, S) — A top safety, solid in coverage and run support.
- Jermod McCoy (No. 14, CB) and Mansoor Delane (No. 23, CB) — Cornerbacks with upside, especially in man or zone schemes.
- Harold Perkins Jr. (No. 18, LB) and Arvell Reese (No. 22, LB) — Great depth at linebacker; could be mid-round values depending on your defensive systems.
Offensive Weapons: WRs & RBs
- Jordyn Tyson (No. 12, WR) and Denzel Boston (No. 13, WR) — Two of the top WRs on the board; ideal early picks if your league rewards receiving stats heavily.
- Germie Bernard (No. 16, WR) and Chris Brazzell II (No. 21, WR) — Potential sleepers at WR.
- Jeremiyah Love (No. 15, RB) — The lone running back in the top 25; he could be a key pick in leagues that reward rushing.
Sleeper & Value Picks to Watch
- Drew Shelton (No. 19, OT) — Could slip into later rounds but still provide strong pass blocking.
- Garrett Nussmeier (QB, No. 20) — Great for depth or a surprise starter.
- Will Lee III (CB, No. 25) — Late pick with upside, especially if injuries arise.
- Chris Brazzell II (WR, No. 21) and Mansoor Delane (CB, No. 23) — Could be undervalued in early rounds but provide value.
