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    How former BYU players were rated in Madden 25

    By Jackson Payne,

    7 hours ago
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    San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner celebrates after the 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. | Matt York, Associated Press

    A new NFL season is upon us, and with it comes a new edition of Madden.

    While plenty of football fans are still caught up in College Football 25, the new Madden 25 video game will soon welcome millions of users to play as their favorite athletes and teams, including a number of former BYU stars.

    At the game’s initial release, there are 18 Cougar products included in its roster.

    Here’s how they were all rated in terms of overall score, along with their league-wide position ranking and most impressive skill attribute.

    1. Fred Warner, 97 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 1 middle linebacker

    Standout skill: 99 awareness

    2. Puka Nacua, 84 OVR

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    Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates the winning touchdown in overtime during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts. | Zach Bolinger, Associated Press

    Position ranking: No. 31 wide receiver

    Standout skill: 93 speed

    3. Kyle Van Noy, 80 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 8 left outside linebacker

    Standout skill: 86 pursuit

    4. Tyler Allgeier, 80 OVR

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    Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier runs the ball during game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jan. 8, 2023. | Danny Karnik, Associated Press

    Position ranking: No. 33 running back

    Standout skill: 89 break tackle

    5. Sione Takitaki, 77 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 23 right outside linebacker

    Standout skill: 89 acceleration

    6. Jamaal Williams, 76 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 51 running back

    Standout skill: 96 carrying

    7. Taysom Hill, 75 OVR

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    Taysom Hill | Jacob Kupferman

    Position ranking: No. 28 tight end

    Standout skill: 93 ball carrier vision

    8. Michael Davis, 74 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 101 cornerback

    Standout skill: 92 speed

    9. Brady Christensen, 73 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 23 left guard

    Standout skill: 82 jumping

    10. Kingsley Suamataia, 73 OVR

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    Kingsley Suamataia | Reed Hoffmann

    Position ranking: No. 37 left tackle

    Standout skill: 86 impact blocking

    11. Khyiris Tonga, 70 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 77 defensive tackle

    Standout skill: 91 strength

    12. Zach Wilson, 68 OVR

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    Darron Cummings

    Position ranking: No. 49 quarterback

    Standout skill: 93 throw power

    13. Dax Milne, 67 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 272 wide receiver

    Standout skill: 91 acceleration

    14. Chris Brooks, 66 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 154 running back

    Standout skill: 92 carrying

    15. Blake Freeland, 65 OVR

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    Darron Cummings, Associated Press

    Position ranking: No. 67 right tackle

    Standout skill: 87 jumping

    16. Chris Wilcox, 64 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 293 cornerback

    Standout skill: 93 speed

    17. Zayne Anderson, 62 OVR

    Position ranking: No. 114 strong safety

    Standout skill: 90 agility

    18. Jaren Hall, 59 OVR

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    Michael McGinnis, Associated Press

    Position ranking: No. 86 quarterback

    Standout skill: 89 acceleration

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