Love and Downs Lead Madden NFL 27 Rookie Rating Salvo

Madden NFL 27 reveals the rookie ratings: No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza at 74 overall trails rookies Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs, who are tied at 82 to top the rookie ladder. Mendoza is 49th among all rookies and 29th among first-rounders. Other notable rookies include Kenyon Sadiq and Keylan Rutledge at 74, while Ty Simpson sits at 71 as the lowest first-rounder. KC Concepcion Jr. stands out with a 75 overall and four elite traits (speed 91, agility 91, change of direction 91, injury 92). The game releases Aug. 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and Switch 2, with MVP+ members gaining early access on Aug. 6.