All first round draft pick Rookie Ratings

[huskerfan4life]

I really think that Fournette should be ranked higher then McCaffrey but that is just my opinion because I think that Fourntte will have a better career.

[Cowboy008]

I think the rookie ratings are a bit high.

[Kushmir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dj_MyTime

Some of it is expectation based off of draft slot also, I mean do you not think these guys wouldn't have been drafted as highly as they were if they weren't on par, and better than some NFL veterans talent wise??

I think we'd both agree that expectation/potential goes out of the window when the games actually start. And with 1,600 players to rate? Historically, bad/way off Madden ratings have lingered for much too long.

Being on a par (or better) with NFL veterans talent-wise and meeting their production are two completely different things. Every year we have countless examples of draft workout warriors and guys with "potential" who never become average NFL starters.

The #1 draft pick (a "cant miss prospect" btw) had 5TDs and 7INTs...his QB rating was 63.6. He had as many fumbles as TD passes....so tell me, did he play at average NFL starter level?....and if not, what's his rating now?

[Kushmir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gosens6

Christian McCaffery is God, apparently. Holy moley that's quite a rating for him. When you look at the list, almost every first round pick is rated as a quality starter in Madden. This rating scale blows my mind.

It blows mine too. I can't imagine a rating scale where rookies are coming in rated higher than 75 or so....

[goillini03]

I always think that they should come in a bit lower, but maybe setup as more quick/superstar ratings for a big 2 and 3 year boost.

[BleedGreen710]

these ratings seem all over the place to me, and many are too high. I wish they showed their development traits - won't know how good these guys are in CFM until we see that.

[mvb34]

The skill set of player can be high, but what should separate a rookie from vet is the mental game how fast the learn the playbook. Adjusting to the game. I think they are only a few ratings that address the mental aspect is awareness, play recognition , and maybe consistency rating.

[rich7sena]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kushmir

You sure? ok i'll bite...other than Bosa, Zeke and Tunstill which first rounders played at AVERAGE NFL starter level? and sure--i'll wait.......

Based on PFF's player grades: Carson Wentz, Jalen Ramsey, Ronnie Stanley, DeForest Buckner, Jack Conklin, Karl Joseph, Taylor Decker, Keanu Neal, Ryan Kelly, Artie Burns

I'd say the Madden rankings are right where they need to be for the most part considering pre-draft analysis, etc.