Every year, it's a tradition to wait and see who EA regards as the best NFL players of the prior season. We know this because when a new Madden NFL arrives, there are always a handful of superstars who are granted the illustrious 99 rating, meaning they are the best ranked athletes in the game. EA has recently revealed who these stars are for the upcoming Madden NFL 26.
With the Philadelphia Eagles being Superbowl champions and Saquon Barkley being the cover star, it's of no surprise that Barkley and even star guard Lane Johnson make the cut. Beyond this, there are five other 99 players, with the full list including the following:
Saquon Barkley - Philadelphia Eagles
Lane Johnson - Philadelphia Eagles
Lamar Jackson - Baltimore Ravens
Ja'Marr Chase - Cincinnati Bengals
Justin Jefferson - Minnesota Vikings
Josh Allen - Buffalo Bills
Myles Garrett - Cleveland Browns
To see how each player has been rated and where they excel the most, check out the full 99 club ratings here, with the full slate of player ratings expected to be shared in the near future. Madden NFL 26 launches on all platforms on August 14 with early access beginning from August 7.