Madden 23 rookie ratings: Here are the best rookies for 2022, from Sauce Gardner to Jameson Williams

The full list of Madden 23 player ratings is out, and in addition to the established stars, people always want to know how NFL newcomers will fare. A total of 55 rookies rated in the 70s in the latest edition of the NFL video game franchise; none rated in the 80s.

The three top-rated rookies in Madden 23 are Jets corner Sauce Gardner, Lions receiver Jameson Williams and Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis — the Nos. 4, 12 and 13 picks of the 2022 NFL Draft, respectively — all given a 78 overall rating. No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker is tied for the seventh-highest rating among rookies (with six other players), at 76. Aidan Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick, is tied for third with a 77 rating.

As for who had the best rookies — per Madden ratings, anyway — that distinction belongs to the Jets, with three of the top 13 newcomers. The Lions have two of the top six while the Giants have two in the top 20.

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With that, The Sporting News presents a breakdown of the top-rated rookies in Madden 23, including a position-by-position look at the NFL's first-year players.

Let the debates (and arguments) begin:

Madden 23 top rookie ratings

A total of 20 rookies — 10 offensive players, 10 defensive — rated at 75 or better in the Madden 23 rankings. Those include six players at 75; seven at 76; four at 77; and three at 78.

The most-represented positions atop the board are receiver (five), followed by cornerback, outside linebacker, running back and safety (three players apiece). This list includes no quarterbacks.

Here's the list of every rookie rated 75 or better:

Madden 23 rookie positional ratings

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Quarterback

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Wide Receiver

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Running back

Tight End

Left Tackle

Right Tackle

Left Guards

Right Guard

Center

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Left End

Right End

Defensive Tackle

Left Outside Linebacker

Right Outside Linebacker

Middle Linebacker

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Cornerback

Free Safety

Strong Safety

Kicker

Punter