Madden 26 ratings for every Rams rookie: Terrance Ferguson gets shockingly low rating
With the release of 'Madden NFL 26' on the horizon, EA Sports is rolling out ratings for players in the game. On Wednesday, rookie ratings were revealed, showing just how high (or low) each first-year player's rating is.
Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty were among the NFL's top-rated rookies at 84 and 83 overall, respectively, both of which are significantly higher than any of the Rams' draft picks.
Terrance Ferguson was the Rams' top pick in this year's draft but he's not the team's highest-rated rookie. Surprisingly, he's not even one of the Rams' three best rookies in the game. Fourth-round running back Jarquez Hunter and third-round edge rusher Josaiah Stewart are tied for the highest rookie ratings on the team at 72 overall, followed by Ty Hamilton.
Ferguson is tied with Konata Mumpfield, a seventh-round receiver, at 69 overall. Chris Paul Jr. is the lowest-rated Rams draft pick with a 68 overall rating.
EA included five undrafted Rams rookies in the game's ratings so far, as well. Safety Nate Valcarcel is the team's top UDFA at 63 overall, with Shaun Dolac (62) and Trey Wedig (60) being the other two players whose ratings are 60 or higher.
It's shocking how low Ferguson's rating is, especially considering how well he tested at the NFL combine. He was the most athletic tight end in testing this year so one would've thought his rating would be fairly high. His speed rating is 85, but his agility is only 78 and his change of direction is 68; for comparison, Mumpfield's change of direction is 88.
Below is a look at some key ratings for each of the Rams' rookies in the game.
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