Cowboys rookies outrank other NFC East teams in Madden 26 ratings
On Wednesday, EA released the ratings for this year's rookie class. Back in April, the Cowboys received strong marks from most pundits for their draft haul, and it seems like that sentiment is echoed by the talent evaluators over at Electronic Arts. While Dallas didn't have any rookies who rated in the 80s, they did lock down three of the top seven slots when things are filtered down to the four NFC East teams.
The Giants' selection of edge Abdul Carter, taken third overall, is the highest-ranked rookie in the division. His 81 overall rating sits behind only the Jaguars Travis Hunter (84, taken No. 2 overall) and Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (83, taken sixth overall).
Cowboys OG Tyler Booker, taken with the No. 12 overall pick, was given a 77 rating. He ranks second in the division, two spots ahead of the Cowboys' second-round pick, DE Donovan Ezeiruaku.
Here's a rundown of the Top 10 division rookies (Top 12, as four are tied for ninth) and what their overall ratings are.
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