Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

[Mckinley Cash]

With random draft classes back in Madden I've seen some interesting prospects within CFM; as I'm sure we all have.

With that being said which ones have you drafted and immediately regretted, or been excited about?

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Yes that is an 18 overall...
He played offensive line in college, but "his heart has always been on the defensive line." Poor ratings, great potential - superstar dev trait.

[mjavon]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

Was that an actual story or did you just make that up? I wonder if he would be better if you up and tell him no and make him play OL

[Mckinley Cash]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

Was that an actual story or did you just make that up? I wonder if he would be better if you up and tell him no and make him play OL

Actual story lol.
I've thought about that. I kept him on the 53 man roster for that reason.

He appears to be a bust right now, but he may develop into a solid player.

[JagsFan58]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

Lol I'm not surprised by that at all.. Hell in previous madden like 25, after the top 10 pick the players started to drop more in overall.

[Sheba2011]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

Lol I'm not surprised by that at all.. Hell in previous madden like 25, after the top 10 pick the players started to drop more in overall.

This year you can find some very good players outside the top 10 and even some good sleepers in the late rounds. But you can also find plenty of busts.

[qxyfgelredal]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

I wonder if he would be better if you up and tell him no and make him play OL

[agrimsley]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

I found an absolute gem of a LG in my recent draft. Was expected to go in the middle of the 5th round but my scouts had revealed A grades for run and pass blocking along with a B grade for strength so I decided to take a punt on him at the bottom of the 2nd round. Was well worth it! He came out rated 89overall with 88 in both blocking stats and a superstar dev trait. Aged just 21, he will be a monster on my o-line for years to come.

I like the scouting currently, allows you to find the gems if you really focus on your positions of need.

[BTownSlinger]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

There are more gems from 4th round on this year than there ever has been. It's fun.

I usually Belichick my 1/2/3 round picks because you can pick up so much late now.

[BreakingBad2013]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

I think I had about 8 picks in my CFM with the Eagles, of the eight, I think only two were under 80 overall.

[sbattisti]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

I usually Belichick my 1/2/3 round picks because you can pick up so much late now.

Definitely this.

[BreakingBad2013]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

I think I had about 8 picks in my CFM with the Eagles, of the eight, I think only two were under 80 overall.

SS Ronald Morris

Spoiler

(Traded Maclin and 3rd round pick early in season for Brown's 1st)

Overall Grade 81
Height 5'10"
Weight 222
Draft 12th Pick, 1st Round
Age 23
Career 0
College Florida

Overall Grade 81
Man Coverage 77
Zone Coverage 82
Play Recognition 74
Press 67
Pursuit 80
Block Shedding 45
Tackle 70
Hit Power 78
Jumping 89
Catching 85
Speed Rating 91
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OLB Colby Baker

Spoiler

(Traded Barwin, Sproles, 2016 2nd to Jax)

Overall Grade 79
Height 6'2"
Weight 244 Draft
15th Pick, 1st Round
Age 21
Career 0
College Penn State

Overall Grade 79
Tackle 80
Hit Power 87
Speed Rating 88
Strength Rating 77
Awareness Rating 63
Acceleration Rating 91
Agility Rating 88
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OG Easton Bloom (Original Pick)

OVR 80
Height 6'4"
Weight 308Draft
22nd Pick, 1st Round
Age 20
Career 0
College Penn State

Overall Grade 80
Run Block 90
Pass Block 89
Impact Blocking 85
Strength Rating 83
Speed Rating 74
Acceleration Rating 82
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WR Reshard Levingson
OVR 80
Height 6'4"
Weight 236
Draft 22nd Pick, 2nd Round
Age 22
Career 0
College Virginia Tech

Overall Grade 80
Catching 86
Catch in Traffic 82
Spectacular Catch 87
Route Running 67
Release 88
Jumping 93
Speed Rating 88
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WR Josiah Gaines
OVR 80
Height 6'4"
Weight 232
Draft 22nd Pick, 3rd Round
Age 20
Career 0
College Toledo

Overall Grade 80
Catching 87
Catch in Traffic 89
Spectacular Catch 91
Route Running 69
Release 91
Jumping 92
Speed Rating 87
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CB Artavious Elliot
OVR 80
Height 6'1"
Weight 181
Draft 22nd Pick, 5th Round
Age 23
Career 0
College TCU

Overall Grade 80
Man Coverage 88
Zone Coverage 87
Play Recognition 60
Press 87
Pursuit 75
Block Shedding 51
Tackle 57
Hit Power 64
Jumping 87
Catching 74
Speed Rating 89
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Wide Receivers Gains and Levingson are very similiar to Alshon Jeffery. Very, Very potent in the Red Zone, and outsize any DB. Not quite a burner, but have enough juice to get loose. Also will lower shoulder and break away from CBs.

My 5th Round CB Elliot is starting 2nd CB behind Prince Amukamara. Both were easily the best sleepers I've seen this season. 5th round for a CB that can press, and play any coverage. He has just 89 Speed, but normally he's right in the play. Amukamara for 5 years 3.6 Million per season, he's an 86 Overall, 26 Years old, has 90 Man Coverage, 90 Press, 93 Speed, but after last season he had a 5 confidence rating, which turned him into a 75 overall, but low 70s CB attributes. Instant upgrade for the Eagles' Secondary after working on his confidence.


Spoiler is for accepted trades, not draft class.

[IIITRE]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

By far my best steal was Dale Mack. 6'4 245 lb MLB picked him up as a UDFA at 63 ovr. Had great speed and tackling and hit power. Planned on him being special teams and filler as 4th linebacker in 3/4 defense. By second game in season both starters got hurt. So he started rest of season. Guy is a tackling machine 140 tackles and 4 sacks as a rookie. Lead league in tackles got rook of year. Now in beginning of his 4th year he is 90 ovr and reigning defensive player of year. Best part is I didn't even count on him when I picked him up and now best linebacker in league. Stat wise. And I've never really used weekly prep on him

[sbattisti]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

By far my best steal was Dale Mack. 6'4 245 lb MLB picked him up as a UDFA at 63 ovr. Had great speed and tackling and hit power. Planned on him being special teams and filler as 4th linebacker in 3/4 defense. By second game in season both starters got hurt. So he started rest of season. Guy is a tackling machine 140 tackles and 4 sacks as a rookie. Lead league in tackles got rook of year. Now in beginning of his 4th year he is 90 ovr and reigning defensive player of year. Best part is I didn't even count on him when I picked him up and now best linebacker in league. Stat wise. And I've never really used weekly prep on him

That's awesome. What was his development trait?

[IIITRE]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

Mack is a normal dev I will upload a pick of him with abilities. Really can find sold depth thru UDFA if look passed overall and look at specific traits u want in positions.

[Gagnon39]

Re: Madden 15: Biggest Gems and Busts

By far my best steal was Dale Mack. 6'4 245 lb MLB picked him up as a UDFA at 63 ovr. Had great speed and tackling and hit power. Planned on him being special teams and filler as 4th linebacker in 3/4 defense. By second game in season both starters got hurt. So he started rest of season. Guy is a tackling machine 140 tackles and 4 sacks as a rookie. Lead league in tackles got rook of year. Now in beginning of his 4th year he is 90 ovr and reigning defensive player of year. Best part is I didn't even count on him when I picked him up and now best linebacker in league. Stat wise. And I've never really used weekly prep on him

How on earth do you record 140 tackles in a season?