Utah’s NFL Locals Receive EA Madden 26 Ratings
Aug 18, 2025, 4:26 PM | Updated: Aug 19, 2025, 10:55 am
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 07: Puka Nacua arrives at EA Sports presents The Madden Bowl at Orpheum Theater on February 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images)
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Every year, Electronic Arts releases its player ratings prior to the release of its annual Madden NFL video game.
As the presence of Utah locals in the league continues to grow, let’s take a look at some of the players with the best ratings.
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The highest-rated player is predictable if you are tuned into locals in the NFL.
Former BYU Cougar linebacker Fred Warner tops the list at a 97 overall. He is the highest-rated linebacker in the game by a considerable margin. Baltimore’s Roquan Smith comes in second with a 94 overall.
Just behind Warner is Desert Hills standout and Detroit’s All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell. At a 96 overall, he’s tied for the third-highest ranked offensive lineman.
The next highest rated local is another linebacker. Former Utah State star Bobby Wagner checks in at a 91 overall. He is the last local rated 90 or higher.
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The locals to follow Wagner are Utah OT Garett Bolles (89 overall), Utah CB Jaylon Johnson (89 overall), BYU WR Puka Nacua (88 overall), and Utah LB Devin Lloyd (85 overall).
In total, there are 12 locals rated 80 or higher and three more to crack the 90 overall club.
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