EA Sports has officially announced the overall rating of Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, in the highly anticipated Madden NFL 25. Once again, Kelce has earned a place in the prestigious 99 Club, which comprises the highest-rated players in the game. This marks the fourth time Kelce has achieved a 99 overall rating, solidifying his status as one of the elite players in the NFL.

Ratings Week Highlights

EA Sports is celebrating Madden NFL 25’s Ratings Week by unveiling the ratings of the top players ahead of the game’s release on August 16. The event kicked off with the announcement of the top 10 wide receivers and safeties.

Wide Receivers and Safeties

Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill leads the wide receivers as the first player in Madden NFL 25 to be inducted into the 99 Club. Hill’s exceptional speed and performance have earned him this top spot. On the defensive side, Jessie Bates III of the Atlanta Falcons tops the safeties list with an impressive 97 overall rating.

Travis Kelce in the 99 Club

Travis Kelce’s inclusion in the 99 Club comes as no surprise given his consistent performance and skill on the field. His outstanding abilities have once again been recognized, placing him at the top of the tight ends’ ratings. San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle follows closely behind with a 97 overall rating, marking a slight increase from his rating in Madden NFL 24.

Top 10 Tight Ends in Madden NFL 25

  1. Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs): 99 OVR
  2. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers): 97 OVR
  3. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens): 94 OVR
  4. T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings): 91 OVR
  5. David Njoku (Cleveland Browns): 90 OVR
  6. Evan Engram (Jacksonville Jaguars): 88 OVR
  7. Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions): 86 OVR
  8. Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles): 85 OVR
  9. Dalton Schultz (Houston Texans): 84 OVR
  10. Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears): 83 OVR

Top 10 Cornerbacks

On the same day, EA Sports also revealed the ratings for the top 10 cornerbacks. Leading the list is New York Jets’ Sauce Gardner with a 97 overall rating. Miami Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey and Denver Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II follow with ratings of 96 and 95, respectively. Gardner’s rise to the top spot is a result of his exceptional season, which included being named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team.

Introduction of BOOM Tech

This year, EA Sports aims to elevate the Madden NFL franchise with the introduction of BOOM Tech, a new gameplay engine designed to enhance the game’s realism. BOOM Tech promises to revolutionize movement physics and animations, providing players with more precise control over ball movement. While this new feature is highly anticipated, it remains to be seen whether it will address the criticisms from fans who feel the franchise has become repetitive.

Final Thoughts

Madden NFL 25’s Ratings Week has provided exciting insights into the game’s top players and new features. Travis Kelce’s 99 rating and the introduction of BOOM Tech are among the highlights that fans are eager to experience. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a landmark installment in the Madden NFL series.

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