The Five Rookies from the First Round Who Will Change Madden the Most

[bigboyc]

If Watson has 89 THP than all the other rookies should be mid to high 90s. He's definitely got a noodle arm. Good intangibles and running ability though.

He doesnt have a noodle arm. That BS exit velocity at the combine. Watch his tape. His issue is footwork and technique. He will get stronger in the pros.

[Madden08PCgmr]

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Kevin King is another one. Though, technically not a 1st round pick (pick 33), he will still be a force. He should be able to neutralize the Julio's of the worl with his 6'3 height and 4.4 speed. 92-93 speed with 93-95 jump will be very formidable. 1st true Madden beast the Packers have drafted in the 1st 2 rounds in like 15 years and we took 2 safety Josh Jones being the other 1. Along with being 6-2 225 Jones should also have 91-92 spd and 90+ hit. And he is known as a good coverage safety as well as his ability to hit like a truck.

Clay Matthews III was outstanding his first few years.

B.J. Raji also came out of the gate VERY strong.

Both were keys to the Packers last Title, so I HOPE King is that kind of player.

However, the Packers haven't drafted a pro bowl caliber corner this century (Mike McKenzie, 1999).. I'd hit the pause button on the shutdown corner bit.

.. I'm very excited about the Jones pick. Morgan Burnett simply never makes plays.


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[JoshC1977]

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He doesnt have a noodle arm. That BS exit velocity at the combine. Watch his tape. His issue is footwork and technique. He will get stronger in the pros.

I agree...but he does tend to float his passes a bit...like he is trying to be too fine on his accuracy. He will need to work on putting more velocity on certain throws or he is going to be the next Steve Walsh....yes, I just dated myself...lol. I do think he has just enough arm strength to make it happen.

[BigOrangeVol4Life]

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As a lifelong Vol fan, I'm interested to see the ratings given to the Eagles' DE Derek Barnett. He had a non stop motor in college and brought it every single play. Breaking Reggie White's school record for sacks in just 3 seasons speaks for itself.

[TexInOrd]

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Watson and Foreman since I am a Texan's fan.

Remember when they used to release rookie ratings during the draft for the first round?

Not for MUT but for the base game/franchise. I miss that. I'm curious how Watson will come out, namely thp. Could see anywhere between 87-92.

[Godgers12]

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Clay Matthews III was outstanding his first few years.

B.J. Raji also came out of the gate VERY strong.

Both were keys to the Packers last Title, so I HOPE King is that kind of player.

However, the Packers haven't drafted a pro bowl caliber corner this century (Mike McKenzie, 1999).. I'd hit the pause button on the shutdown corner bit.

.. I'm very excited about the Jones pick. Morgan Burnett simply never makes plays.


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Yes but they weren't really what you would call "Madden beasts" as rookies though. King may end up being a top 10 "Madden CB" in Madden as a rookie, and Jones a top 5-10 SS, if they are both given the physical ratings they deserve, but Madden always does the Packers dirty when it comes to ratings, so not going to hold out hope.

[Gritblitzer]

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Kevin King is another one. Though, technically not a 1st round pick (pick 33), he will still be a force. He should be able to neutralize the Julio's of the worl with his 6'3 height and 4.4 speed. 92-93 speed with 93-95 jump will be very formidable. 1st true Madden beast the Packers have drafted in the 1st 2 rounds in like 15 years and we took 2 safety Josh Jones being the other 1. Along with being 6-2 225 Jones should also have 91-92 spd and 90+ hit. And he is known as a good coverage safety as well as his ability to hit like a truck.

One does not simply 'neutralize' a Julio Jones.


All kidding aside, King should be fantastic in Madden with his height and speed. I'd be surprised if he wasn't one of the best corners to build up in the next Madden.


I think Evan Engram will be stupid. He's going to have 90+ speed at the tight end position. Going to be extremely difficult to cover, not sure how Giants users can go wrong being able to throw to that speed. You'll almost be forced to play a corner on him.