Quote from miAwoOds549 on 26 Jun 2026, 7:30 am

The wait is finally over, college football fans. EA Sports just dropped the initial player ratings for College Football 27, and the internet is already losing its mind over who got ranked where.

Instead of dumping one massive list of 50 players all at once, EA is rolling things out in waves—giving us a deep look at the top 25 elite talents alongside position-by-position breakdowns.

Let's dive into the numbers, look at who is leading the pack, and talk about where the ratings adjusters got it right (and where they might have missed).

Jeremiah Smith Stands Alone in the 99 Club

If you're looking for the ultimate cheat code in this year's game, look no further than Columbus. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith enters launch week as the absolute king of the virtual gridiron. He is the only player in the entire game to secure a perfect 99 OVR rating.

Considering what he did on the field last season, it’s hard to argue with it. If you're playing with the Buckeyes, expect to feed him the ball early and often.

Beyond Smith, the elite tier is heavily dominated by the Big Ten and the SEC, mirroring the real-world power balance in college football right now.

The Top 25 Player Ratings Revealed

Here is how the top of the board shakes out for College Football 27 at launch:

• Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio State) – 99 OVR

• Carter Smith (LT, Indiana) – 97 OVR

• Leonard Moore (CB, Notre Dame) – 97 OVR

• Ahmad Hardy (HB, Missouri) – 96 OVR

• Cayden Green (LT, Missouri) – 96 OVR

• Kewan Lacy (RB, Ole Miss) – 96 OVR

• Malachi Toney (WR, Miami) – 96 OVR

• Colin Simmons (EDGE, Texas) – 95 OVR

• Dante Moore (QB, Oregon) – 95 OVR

• Kade Pieper (C, Iowa) – 95 OVR

• KJ Bolden (FS, Georgia) – 95 OVR

• Bray Hubbard (SS, Alabama) – 94 OVR

• David Stone (DT, Oklahoma) – 94 OVR

• Julian Sayin (QB, Ohio State) – 94 OVR

• Matayo Uiagalelei (EDGE, Oregon) – 94 OVR

• Trevor Goosby (LT, Texas) – 94 OVR

• A'Mauri Washington (DT, Oregon) – 93 OVR

• Brice Pollock (CB, Texas Tech) – 93 OVR

• Dylan Stewart (EDGE, South Carolina) – 93 OVR

• Evan Tengesdahl (LG, Cincinnati) – 93 OVR

• Iapani Laloulu (C, Oregon) – 93 OVR

• Jordan Seaton (LT, LSU) – 93 OVR

• Koi Perich (SS, Oregon) – 93 OVR

• Mark Fletcher Jr. (RB, Miami) – 93 OVR

Position Breakdown: Who Controls the Game?

Looking past the raw top 25 list, a few fascinating trends stand out when you break things down by position group.

The Signal-Callers (QBs)

Oregon’s Dante Moore leads all quarterbacks with a stellar 95 OVR, closely followed by Ohio State’s Julian Sayin at 94 OVR. If you're looking for the most anticipated player in the game, Texas quarterback Arch Manning sits just outside the top tier with a highly respectable 91 OVR. He’s going to be a massive favorite for anyone starting a Dynasty mode.

The No-Fly Zone (Safeties)

If you like building a lockdown defense, the safety position is incredibly stacked this year. Georgia’s KJ Bolden (95 OVR) leads the secondary market, but Alabama's Bray Hubbard (94 OVR) and Oregon's Koi Perich (93 OVR) mean you’ll have plenty of options to roam the middle of the field and erase deep threats.

Duck Hunting in Eugene

If you plan on jumping into online Head-to-Head matches on day one, expect to see a lot of people picking the Oregon Ducks. Not only are they one of the highest-rated teams overall at a 91 squad rating, but they also feature an absurd amount of individual star power in the 93+ range, including Dante Moore, Matayo Uiagalelei, A'Mauri Washington, Iapani Laloulu, and Koi Perich. They are absolutely loaded from top to bottom.

The Verdict: What do you think of the launch ratings? Did EA disrespect your favorite team's star player, or did they get it right? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know who you're building your Ultimate Team around!