5 highest-rated rookies in Madden 25 feat. Marvin Harrison Jr. and more

Madden NFL 25 has arrived for gamers with early access and is just a few days from release. At this stage, players know their ratings, and discourses have begun about the underrated and overrated players in Madden NFL 25.

Ahead of Aug. 16, the game's general release date, let's spotlight the highest-rated rookies in Madden NFL 25.

The 5 highest-rated rookies in Madden NFL 25

Here's a look at the best-rated rookies in the latest iteration of Madden NFL 25:

5. Brock Bowers, Tight End, Las Vegas Raiders - 78 Overall

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Brock Bowers with the 13th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Bowers was a key pass catcher for the Georgia Bulldogs during his collegiate career and a willing blocker.

Bowers starts his Madden NFL journey with a 78 overall rating. In his rookie season, he will catch passes from Aiden O'Connell or Gardner Minshew in Las Vegas.

4. Olu Fashanu, Offensive tackle, New York Jets - 78 Overall

The New York Jets selected Olu Fashanu with the 11th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Fashanu shone playing for Penn State University and was one of the top-rated offensive linemen in his draft class.

Fashanu joins the New York Jets tasked with protecting future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers from blindsided hits. His 78 overall rating indicates how highly he's thought of among the development committee.

3. JC Latham, Offensive tackle, Tennessee Titans - 78 Overall

The Tennessee Titans selected JC Latham with the seventh overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Latham shone while playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was always going to be a high first-round pick when he declared for the draft.

Latham begins his Madden 25 journey with a 78 overall rating. The budding offensive line star is tasked with protecting Will Levis for the foreseeable future. Latham's rating is the latest example of offensive linemen getting the top spots among rookies in Madden NFL.

2. Joe Alt, Offensive tackle, Los Angeles Chargers - 79 Overall

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Alt was drafted after performing admirably for Notre Dame in his collegiate football career.

Alt is rated 78 overall at the start of Madden 25. It's only natural that he's tasked with protecting the Los Angeles Chargers crown jewel, Justin Herbert, so early in his NFL career. It'll be interesting to see how Alt justifies being the highest-rated offensive lineman in the latest iteration of Madden.

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Wide receiver, Arizona Cardinals - 79 Overall

The Arizona Cardinals selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Harrison Jr. was the highest-drafted non-quarterback in his rookie class.

Harrison Jr.'s 79 overall Madden 25 rating indicates his aura around the NFL. The Ohio State Buckeyes product is viewed by many as arguably the best player in his draft class. He should pose a threat in Madden catching passes from Kyler Murray.