Best 100 players in College Football 25: Player ratings
On June 19, 2025, EA Sports unveiled the best players in College Football (CFB) 25, a list that includes the likes of Travis Hunter, Qwinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe, among others.
Thanks to the introduction of NIL agreements, College Football 25 includes their names and likenesses. This also means that EA was tasked with giving each player added to the game an overall rating that befits their talent level.
So, here’s a look at the best 100 players in College Football 25, plus top athletes sorted by position.
The best players in College Football 25
Here’s a look at the top 100 players in College Football 25, sorted by overall:
The defending champion Michigan Wolverines placed five players in the top 100. Will Johnson, a shutdown corner who nabbed seven picks over his first two seasons, is the highest-rated player in the game. Johnson is joined by defensive lineman Mason Graham and College Football 25 cover athlete Donovan Edwards.
Five of the top 100 players in the top 100 also come from the Oregon Ducks, including Dillon Gabriel and Evan Stewart. Gabriel, who’s coming over from Oklahoma, threw for 3,660 yards and 30 touchdowns last season for the Sooners.
Then, there’s the dynamic duo from Colorado. Travis Hunter is rated as the sixth-best player in the game at 95 OVR. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders is at #17.
Best quarterbacks
Let’s take a look at rankings by position in CFB 25, starting with the best quarterbacks:
Despite Colorado having a poor finish to its season in 2023, Shedeur Sanders had an impressive season with 27 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
Meanwhile, Georgia’s Carson Beck shined in the 65-7 TCU whomping of TCU in the 2023 National Championship game, throwing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns.
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Best running backs
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon was sensational for OK State last fall. Gordon led the nation in rushing yards (1,732) and finished second in rushing touchdowns (21) behind Blake Corum.
The top five also include Ohio State running backs Quinshon Judkins and Treveyon Henderson, as well as Omarion Hampton from the Tar Heels.
Best wide receivers
Now, the best wide receivers in CFB 25:
Tetairoa McMillan and Luther Burden were in the top ten in the nation last year in receiving yards. Those two are rated in the top three, with star wide receiver Travis Hunter taking the top spot.
Best offensive linemen
Here’s a look at the best offensive linemen in College Football 25:
Left tackles are the lifeblood of any offense. Three of them make this list, including Will Campbell, Kelvin Banks Jr., and Aireontae Ersery.
Best defensive linemen
These are the top five defensive linemen in CFB 25:
Three defensive ends are represented here: James Pearce Jr., Deone Walker, and Jack Sawyer. Mason Graham, an All-American in 2023, is the best interior lineman in College Football 25.
Best linebackers
Now, a look at the best linebackers in College Football 25:
Jason Henderson finished fourth in the nation last fall in total tackles for losses (19.5) and second in total tackles (170). He’ll join the list of top five linebackers, headlined by Jay Higgins and Barrett Carter. Higgins was the NCAA leader in total tackles (171).
Best cornerbacks
Here are the best cornerbacks in CFB 25:
Will Johnson, the highest-rated player in the game, is also the best cornerback. Johnson is joined by Quiny Riley, Tacario Davis, and Benjamin Morrison.
Best safeties
Lastly, a look at the best safeties in College Football 25:
The top five is a loaded one, as Alabam star Malachi Moore and Caleb Downs are among the headliners.
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