Madden 26's Top Players and Guide to the 99 Club
Madden NFL 26 Unveils Its Elite 99 Club
The highly anticipated Madden NFL 26 has revealed its exclusive 99 Club, featuring seven players with the highest possible overall ratings (OVR) at the game's launch. This marks the highest number of players in the 99 Club since Madden NFL 19.
The 99 Club Members and Their OVR
The following players have earned a spot in the Madden NFL 26 99 Club:
- Saquon Barkley (Running Back, Philadelphia Eagles) - 99 OVR
- Lamar Jackson (Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens) - 99 OVR
- Justin Jefferson (Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings) - 99 OVR
- Josh Allen (Quarterback, Buffalo Bills) - 99 OVR
- Ja'Marr Chase (Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals) - 99 OVR
- Myles Garrett (Defensive End, Cleveland Browns) - 99 OVR
- Lane Johnson (Right Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles) - 99 OVR
New Faces in the 99 Club
Among the new additions to the 99 Club, Saquon Barkley, the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, was the first to be named this year. Lamar Jackson, known for his strong mobility and high throwing stats on the run, also makes a notable appearance. Lane Johnson joins an exclusive group of offensive tackles in the 99 Club, alongside legends like Trent Williams and Jonathan Ogden. Myles Garrett is the only defensive player in the 99 Club this year.
A Fresh Start for the 99 Club
Interestingly, none of last year’s 99 Club members are in this year's list, marking a new group of elite players. Each player’s OVR is 99, representing the maximum overall rating in the game. Individual attribute details (like speed, strength, awareness) vary per player but all contribute to their perfect 99 rating.
The Top 50 Madden NFL 26 player ratings will be revealed in the week ahead. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we delve deeper into the world of Madden NFL 26.
[1] Madden NFL 26 announces Saquon Barkley as cover athlete and unveils 99 Club members: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34436106 [2] Madden 26: The 99 Club is back and bigger than ever: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-26-the-99-club-is-back-and-bigger-than-eve/1100-6501065/ [3] Madden NFL 26's 99 Club: Who made the cut and what does it mean for the game? https://www.polygon.com/23291804/madden-nfl-26-99-club-roster-who-made-the-cut-what-does-it-mean-for-the-game
- In Madden NFL 26, Saquon Barkley, the cover athlete, has joined the 99 Club with a 99 OVR rating, making a fresh start for the elite group of players.
- Notable new additions to the Madden NFL 26 99 Club include Lamar Jackson, known for his agility in American football, and Lane Johnson, an offensive tackle who has joined an exclusive group of players in the 99 Club.
- Interestingly, none of the players from last year's 99 Club have returned to the exclusive group in Madden NFL 26, signifying a new roster of exceptionally rated players in the NFL and sports gaming scene.
