On July 10, 2024, EA Sports introduced the list of the top players in College Football 25, which included players like Travis Hunter, Quinn Evers, and Jaylen Milro.
College Football 25 will be released worldwide on July 19, 2024, marking the culmination of a three-year wait since the game plans were announced in 2021. And everything will look completely different compared to previous installments.
Thanks to the introduction of NIL agreements, College Football 25 will include real players, their names, and images. This also means that EA has been tasked with giving each player added to the game an overall rating that matches their level of talent.
So, here is the list of the top 100 players in College Football 25, as well as the top athletes sorted by position.
Below is the list of the top 100 players in College Football 25, sorted by overall rating:
The defending champion Michigan Wolverines placed five players in the top 100. Will Johnson, a cornerback who received seven picks in his first two seasons, is the highest-rated player in the game. Johnson is joined by defender Mason Graham and College Football 25 cover athlete Donovan Edwards.
Five of the top 100 players also come from Oregon Ducks, including Dillon Gabriel and Evan Stewart. Gabriel, who came from Oklahoma, scored 3660 yards and 30 touchdowns last season for the Sooners.
And here is the dynamic duo from Colorado. Travis Hunter is ranked as the sixth-best player in the game with a 95 OVR. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders is ranked 17th.
Best Quarterbacks
Let’s look at the ratings by position in CFB 25, starting with the best quarterbacks:
- Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 93 OVR
- Carson Beck (Georgia) — 93 OVR
- Quinn Evers (Texas) — 92 OVR
- Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) — 92 OVR
- Jaylen Milro (Alabama) — 90 OVR
Best Running Backs
- Olli Gordon II (Oklahoma State) — 96 OVR
- Quinshon Jenkins (Ohio State) — 95 OVR
- Omariyon Hampton (North Carolina) — 93 OVR
- Traveion Henderson (Ohio State) — 93 OVR
- Jadin Ott (California) — 93 OVR
Oklahoma State running back Olli Gordon was a sensation for Oklahoma State last fall. Gordon led the country in rushing yards (1732) and ranked second in rushing touchdowns (21) after Blake Corum.
The top five also include Ohio State’s running backs Quinshon Jenkins and Traveion Henderson, as well as Omariyon Hampton from the Tar Heels.
Best Wide Receivers
Now, the best wide receivers in CFB 25:
- Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 95 OVR
- Luther Burden III (Missouri) — 94 OVR
- Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 94 OVR
- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 93 OVR
- Tony Horton (Colorado State) — 91 OVR
Tetairoa McMillan and Luther Burden were in the top ten in the country last year for receiving yards. These two are part of the top three, with star receiver Travis Hunter taking the top spot.
Best Offensive Linemen
Here are the best offensive linemen in College Football 25:
- Will Campbell (LSU) — 96 OVR
- Tate Ratledge (Georgia) — 95 OVR
- Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas) — 94 OVR
- Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota) — 93 OVR
- Parker Brailsford (Alabama) — 92 OVR
Left tackles are the backbone of any offense. Three of them made this list, including Will Campbell, Kelvin Banks Jr., and Aireontae Ersery.
Best Defensive Linemen
Here are the top five defensive linemen in CFB 25:
- James Pierce Jr. (Tennessee) — 95 OVR
- Mason Graham (Michigan) — 95 OVR
- Deon Walker (Kentucky) — 93 OVR
- Walter Nolan (Ole Miss) — 93 OVR
- Jack Sawyer (Ohio State) — 92 OVR
Here are three defenders: James Pierce Jr., Deon Walker, and Jack Sawyer. Mason Graham, the 2023 All-American player, is the top interior defensive player in College Football 25.
Best Linebackers
Now let’s look at the best linebackers in College Football 25:
- Barrett Carter (Clemson) — 94 OVR
- Jay Higgins (Iowa) — 94 OVR
- Michael Williams (Georgia) — 93 OVR
- Harold Perkins Jr. (LSU) — 92 OVR
- Jason Henderson (Old Dominion) — 91 OVR
Jason Henderson last fall ranked fourth in the country in total tackles for loss (19.5) and second in total tackles (170). He joins the top five linebackers list led by Jay Higgins and Barrett Carter. Higgins led the NCAA in total tackles (171).