NFL DRAFT: Picks, analysis from Round 1 The players enter with cards reflecting the type of ratings they may start with in the next game (“Madden NFL 19” will release in August) along with special future editions that rate them at their estimated potential. The new rookies are obtained through card packs or the Auction House and those can be put towards sets that award the “Future Star” versions. It’s important at this point in the year for any new cards introduced to Ultimate Team to be souped-up, otherwise they would be irrelevant, thus justifying the high-90 rated editions of each player. While certain attributes can provide insight to how they’ll be rated in “Madden NFL 19,” they’ll be coming in much lower than either of the two versions introduced to commemorate the draft. Last year the highest rated rookie ended up being an 82 overall. Here’s a look at the 32 rookies who are now found in “Madden NFL 18” Ultimate Team and the ratings categories in which they excel. While their overall ratings are based on when they were selected, the individual attribute ratings are unique to each player.
No. 1 Baker Mayfield, QB, Cleveland Browns 99 Overall Future Star, 89 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Throw Power, Throw Accuracy Short, Throw on the RunNo. 2 Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants 98 Overall Future Star, 88 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Speed, Juke MoveNo. 3 Sam Darnold, QB, New York Jets 98 Overall Future Star, 88 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Throw Power, Throw Accuracy Short, Throw Accuracy MediumNo. 4 Denzel Ward, CB, Cleveland Browns 98 Overall Future Star, 88 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Speed, Man Coverage, PressNo. 5 Bradley Chubb, DE, Denver Broncos 98 Overall Future Star, 88 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Acceleration, Block SheddingNo. 6 Quenton Nelson, OG, Indianapolis Colts 97 Overall Future Star, 87 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Pass Blocking, Impact BlockingNo. 7 Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills 97 Overall Future Star, 87 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Throw Power, Throw on the Run, AccelerationNo. 8 Roquan Smith, LB, Chicago Bears 97 Overall Future Star, 87 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Tackling, Pursuit, Power MovesNo. 9 Mike McGlinchey, OT, San Francisco 49ers 97 Overall Future Star, 87 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Run Blocking, Impact BlockingNo. 10 Josh Rosen, QB, Arizona Cardinals 97 Overall Future Star, 87 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Throw Power, Play Action, Throw Accuracy MediumNo. 11 Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Miami Dolphins 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Agility, Zone CoverageNo. 12 Vita Vea, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Play Recognition, Block SheddingNo. 13 Da’Ron Payne, DT, Washington Redskins 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Tackling, Block Shedding, AwarenessNo. 14 Marcus Davenport, DE, New Orleans Saints 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Block Shedding, Tackling, PursuitNo. 15 Kolton Miller, OT, Oakland Raiders 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Pass Blocking, Run BlockingNo. 16 Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Buffalo Bills 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Pursuit, TacklingNo. 17 Derwin James, S, Los Angeles Chargers 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Jumping, PressNo. 18 Jaire Alexander, CB, Green Bay Packers 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Speed, Zone CoverageNo. 19 Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Dallas Cowboys 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Jumping, Tackling, PursuitNo. 20 Frank Ragnow, C, Detroit Lions 96 Overall Future Star, 86 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Pass Blocking, Strength, AwarenessNo. 21 Billy Price, C, Cincinnati Bengals 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Strength, Run Blocking, Impact BlockingNo. 22 Rashaan Evans, LB, Tennessee Titans 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Pursuit, Tackling, Hit PowerNo. 23 Isaiah Wynn, T, New England Patriots 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Pass Blocking, Strength, AwarenessNo. 24 D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Agility, Jumping, Spectacular CatchNo. 25 Hayden Hurst, TE, Baltimore Ravens 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Catch in Traffic, Acceleration, Juke MoveNo. 26 Calvin Ridley, WR, Atlanta Falcons 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Route Running, AwarenessNo. 27 Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Agility, Acceleration, CarryingNo. 28 Terrell Edmunds, S, Pittsburgh Steelers 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Jumping, Zone CoverageNo. 29 Taven Bryan, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Tackling, Strength, PursuitNo. 30 Mike Hughes, CB, Minnesota Vikings 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Acceleration, Jumping, Zone CoverageNo. 31 Sony Michel, RB, New England Patriots 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Agility, Elusiveness, Juke MoveNo. 32 Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens 95 Overall Future Star, 85 Overall Rookie Top Attributes: Agility, Juke Move, Throw on RunBryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre.com, is co-founder of the sports gaming site HitThePass.com, hosts the “Press Row Podcast” and can be reached on Twitter @Pastapadre.
