Alabama Roots Shine in 'Madden NFL 25' Ratings: From Acceleration to Zone Coverage

The highly anticipated "Madden NFL 25" has unveiled its player ratings, showcasing the top talents from speed to zone coverage. Among the standout players are Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill, Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry, and New York Jets' Quinnen Williams, all of whom boast impressive attributes that reflect their Alabama roots.

Key Highlights

• Tyreek Hill: Fastest player in the NFL with a perfect 99 speed rating. The West Alabama alumnus also leads in acceleration, agility, deep-route running, and more.
• Derrick Henry: Known for his formidable stiff-arm, the Alabama Heisman Trophy winner ranks high in break tackle and carrying.
• Quinnen Williams: Tops in block shedding, showcasing his strength developed at Wenonah High School and Alabama.

Alabama Alumni Dominate Speed Rankings

Tyreek Hill isn't the only Alabama-connected player excelling in speed. Seven of the 17 players rated 96 or higher have Alabama football roots, including:

• Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions): 98 speed
• Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins): 97 speed
• Tyler Harrell (New York Jets): 97 speed
• Quez Watkins (Pittsburgh Steelers): 96 speed
• Jakorian Bennett (Las Vegas Raiders): 96 speed
• Anthony Schwartz (Miami Dolphins): 96 speed

Top Alabama Players in 'Madden NFL 25'

1. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins): 99 overall
2. Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos): 95 overall
3. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens): 94 overall
4. Quinnen Williams (New York Jets): 94 overall
5. Minkah Fitzpatrick (Pittsburgh Steelers): 93 overall
6. Marlon Humphrey (Baltimore Ravens): 91 overall
7. Josh Hines-Allen (Jacksonville Jaguars): 91 overall
8. Derrick Brown (Carolina Panthers): 90 overall
9. Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns): 90 overall
10. C.J. Mosley (New York Jets): 90 overall

Category Leaders with Alabama Ties

• Acceleration: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Agility: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Awareness: Tyreek Hill (99)
• Ball-Carrier Vision: Tyreek Hill (97)
• Block Shedding: Quinnen Williams (93)
• Break Sack: Jalen Hurts (93)
• Break Tackle: Derrick Henry (94)
• Carrying: Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Brian Robinson Jr. (93)
• Catching: Tyreek Hill (95)
• Catch in Traffic: Amari Cooper (93)
• Change of Direction: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Deep-Route Running: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Deep-Throw Accuracy: Tua Tagovailoa (91)
• Finesse Moves: Josh Hines-Allen (84)
• Hit Power: C.J. Mosley (90)
• Impact Blocking: Landon Dickerson, Michael Pierce (91)
• Injury: Daron Payne (97)
• Juke Move: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Jumping: George Pickens (96)
• Kick Accuracy: Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson (86)
• Kick Power: Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson, JK Scott (95)
• Kick Return: Tyreek Hill (92)
• Lead Block: J.C. Latham (89)
• Man Coverage: Patrick Surtain II (96)
• Medium-Route Running: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Medium-Throw Accuracy: Tua Tagovailoa (90)
• Pass Block: Landon Dickerson, Cam Robinson (85)
• Pass-Block Finesse: J.C. Latham (84)
• Pass-Block Power: Landon Dickerson (88)
• Play Action: Tua Tagovailoa (93)
• Play Recognition: Patrick Surtain II (97)
• Power Moves: Jonathan Allen (90)
• Press Coverage: Marlon Humphrey, Patrick Surtain II (95)
• Pursuit: C.J. Mosley, Quinnen Williams (93)
• Release: Tyreek Hill (99)
• Run Block: Braden Smith (90)
• Run-Block Finesse: Braden Smith (92)
• Run-Block Power: Braden Smith (88)
• Short-Route Running: Tyreek Hill (98)
• Short-Throw Accuracy: Tua Tagovailoa (96)
• Spectacular Catch: George Pickens (96)
• Speed: Tyreek Hill (99)
• Spin Move: Tyreek Hill (86)
• Stamina: Derrick Henry (98)
• Stiff-Arm: Derrick Henry (99)
• Strength: Derrick Brown (98)
• Tackle: Derrick Brown, C.J. Mosley (96)
• Throw on the Run: Jalen Hurts (93)
• Throw Power: Malik Willis (93)
• Throw Under Pressure: Jalen Hurts (93)
• Toughness: Derrick Henry (97)
• Trucking: Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs (90)
• Zone Coverage: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Patrick Surtain II (95)

"Madden NFL 25" will be available worldwide on August 16, allowing fans to experience the skills and attributes of their favorite players with Alabama roots.