Madden NFL 23 ratings: who are the best players in each position?

The new season of the National Football League is almost upon us. Training camps start in a few days, pre-season match-ups get going on 5 August (Jaguars vs Raiders, if you’re interested), and then the 103rd edition of the NFL kicks off with the defending Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams welcoming the Buffalo Bills to the SoFi Stadium on 8 September.

But, as you’re more than aware, for many, there is a perfect complementing video game to get our annual gridiron juices flowing, and this year it’s a special one.

Madden NFL 23: rating the stars

The most famous of all NFL video games has the face of its inspirational man on the cover for the August 2022 launch. John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach, passed away at the end of last year, and EA Sports have dedicated this edition to him.

As always though, the players will take centre stage as handsets are picked up across the globe, so we check out the top men that the manufacturer has rated to aid your performance.

It’s worth noting that EA Sports are revealing the ratings on a day-by-day basis (see full list with filter option) so we’ll update this article as and when the information becomes available.

Wide Receivers

99 - Davante Adams, Raiders

98 - Cooper Kupp, Rams

97 - Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

96 - DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals

95 - Stefon Diggs, Bills

93 - Justin Jefferson, Vikings

92 - Mike Evans, Buccaneer

91 - Terry McLaurin, Commanders / Keenan Allen, Chargers

90 - Amari Cooper, Browns

Tight Ends

98 - Travis Kelce, Chiefs

97 - George Kittle, 49ers

93 - Mark Andrews, Ravens

91 - Darren Waller, Raiders

89 - T.J. Hockenson, Lions

87 - Kyle Pitts, Falcons

86 - Mike Gesicki, Dolphins

85 - Dallas Goedert, Eagles

84 - Zach Ertz, Cardinals / Hunter Henry, Patriots

Edge Rushers/Linebackers

99 -Myles Garrett, Browns

96 - T.J. Watt, Steelers

94 - Fred Warner, 49ers

94 - Nick Bosa, 49ers

93 - Demario Davis, Saints

92 - Khalil Mack, Chargers

92 - Lavonte David, Buccaneers

92 - Von Miller, Bills

91 - Bobby Wagner, Rams

91 - Cameron Jordan, Saints

Running Backs

97 - Derrick Henry, Titans

96 - Nick Chubb, Browns / Christian McCaffrey, Panthers

95 - Jonathan Taylor, Colts

94 - Dalvin Cook, Vikings

93 - Joe Mixon, Bengals

90 - Alvin Kamara, Saints

89 - Aaron Jones, Packers

88 - Austin Ekeler, Chargers / Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys

Safeties

94 - Tyrann Mathieu, Saints

93 - Derwin James Jr., Chargers

92 - Budda Baker, Cardinals / Kevin Byard, Titans

91 - Micah Hyde, Bills / Justin Simmons, Broncos

90 - Jessie Bates III, Bengals / Jordan Poyer, Bills / Harrison Smith, Vikings / Jamal Adams, Seahawks

Cornerbacks

98 - Jalen Ramsey, Rams

94 - Jaire Alexander, Packers

93 - Tre’Davious White, Bills

92 - Darius Slay, Eagles / Denzel Ward, Browns

91 - Marshon Lattimore, Saints / Stephon Gilmore, Panthers

90 - J.C. Jackson, Chargers / Marlon Humphrey, Ravens

89 - A.J. Terrell, Falcons

Interior defensive linemen

99 - Aaron Donald, Rams

93 - Cameron Heyward, Steelers / Vita Vea, Buccaneers

92 - Jonathan Allen, Commanders

91 - Chris Jones, Chiefs

90 - DeForest Buckner, Colts

89 - Kenny Clark, Packers

88 - Jeffery Simmons, Titans / Michael Pierce, Ravens / Fletcher Cox, Eagles

Offensive line

99 - Trent Williams, OT, 49ers

98 - Zack Martin, G, Cowboys

95 - Tyron Smith, OT, Cowboys

95 - Quenton Nelson, G, Colts

94 - David Bakhtiari, OT, Packers

93 - Terron Armstead, OT, Dolphins

92 - Lane Johnson, OT, Eagles

91 - Tristan Wirfs, OT, Buccaneers / Corey Linsley, C, Chargers

90 - Ronnie Stanley, OT, Ravens

Quarterbacks

97 - Tom Brady, Buccaneers

96 - Aaron Rodgers, Packers

95 - Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

92 - Josh Allen, Bills

90 - Joe Burrow, Bengals

89 - Dak Prescott, Cowboys

88 - Justin Herbert, Charges

87 - Lamar Jackson, Ravens / Russell Wilson, Broncos

85 - Matthew Stafford, Rams