The process to do so, however, isn’t nearly as simple for them, and they’ll come at a cost to those hoping to add them to their teams.
MORE: Photos of every new pick in Madden | SN’s NFL Draft central Every rookie taken in the the first round of the NFL Draft is available in Ultimate Team. There are “base” 80 Overall rated versions of every player, as well as enhanced “elite” versions. Winston’s “elite” card is rated as 97 Overall. Mariota, Dante Fowler, Amari Cooper, Brandon Scherff, and Leonard Williams stand at 96 Overall.
Players selected from No. 7-20 received 95 Overall “elite” ratings, with No. 21-30 coming in at 94 Overall, and No. 31-32 at 93 Overall. In the eight months since Madden NFL 15 originally released, so much content has be introduced into Ultimate Team that the mode has become overwhelming and absurdly complicated for those somewhat unfamiliar with it, or anyone just starting out in it. The game is available for free with an EA Access subscription, providing an opportunity for many to dive into it for the first time. With that in mind I went to noted Ultimate Team expert T.J. Lauerman ( @ThatSportsGamer) to better explain the process of getting obtaining the rookies:
One other way to get the cards is through the mode’s Auction House. As they’re earned many will look to turn a profit by selling them off. While simpler than completing the “Sets” the cards will be going for a premium on the market.
Bryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre.com, is a regular participant in the Press Row Podcast and Press Row Hangout shows, and can be reached on Twitter @Pastapadre.
