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College Football 27: Ranking the 25 Highest Rated Players

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25) LG Shadre Hurst, Houston
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 69 | STR: 91 | AGI: 72 | COD: 64 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 97

Shadre Hurst rounds out the list as one of the highest-rated interior offensive linemen in College Football 27. His combination of strength, durability, and awareness allows him to consistently win at the point of attack, reflecting the dependable style he brings in real life. He's a key piece for keeping an offense on schedule.
College Football 27: 25 Highest Rated Players
College Football 27 is loaded with elite talent, and EA Sports made sure the game's highest-rated players reflect many of the biggest stars in the sport. From top quarterbacks and receivers to dominant offensive linemen and lockdown defenders, these are the 25 players who earned the highest overall ratings at launch.
1) WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
Overall Rating: 99

SPD: 95 | STR: 79 | AGI: 95 | COD: 95 | INJ: 96 | AWR: 95

A 99 overall feels like the only rating that makes sense for Jeremiah Smith. He's a game-breaking receiver who can outrun defenders, win contested catches, and turn routine plays into touchdowns, making him nearly impossible to contain in College Football 27. His combination of elite athleticism and real-life playmaking ability makes him one of the most dangerous weapons in the sport.
2) LT Carter Smith, Indiana
Overall Rating: 97

SPD: 69 | STR: 91 | AGI: 73 | COD: 64 | INJ: 98 | AWR: 99

Carter Smith gives players one of the best blindside protectors in College Football 27 thanks to his elite awareness and power at left tackle. His real-life game is built on consistency, technique, and physicality, allowing him to neutralize pass rushers while creating running lanes. He's the type of lineman every offense wants anchoring the line.
3) CB Leonard Moore, Notre Dame
Overall Rating: 97

SPD: 92 | STR: 65 | AGI: 96 | COD: 95 | INJ: 87 | AWR: 92

Quarterbacks will think twice before throwing at Leonard Moore in College Football 27. His blend of speed, agility, and change of direction lets him stay glued to receivers, mirroring the lockdown coverage skills that have made him one of college football's rising defensive stars. He's capable of taking away an entire side of the field.
4) RB Ahmad Hardy, Missouri
Overall Rating: 96

SPD: 91 | STR: 80 | AGI: 96 | COD: 96 | INJ: 96 | AWR: 90

Ahmad Hardy is one of the most explosive running backs in the game, pairing quick cuts with enough speed to break long runs. His high agility ratings reflect the vision and elusiveness he consistently shows on the field, making him a threat every time he touches the football. Defenses can't afford to give him even a small crease.
5) LT Cayden Green, Missouri
Overall Rating: 96

SPD: 72 | STR: 94 | AGI: 73 | COD: 64 | INJ: 95 | AWR: 95

Strength is the calling card for Cayden Green, and College Football 27 captures that with one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the game. Whether he's driving defenders off the ball or standing firm in pass protection, his physical style translates perfectly to the virtual field. He's a cornerstone piece for any offense.
6) RB Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss
Overall Rating: 96

SPD: 93 | STR: 75 | AGI: 93 | COD: 92 | INJ: 93 | AWR: 92

Kewan Lacy brings home-run speed to the Ole Miss offense in College Football 27. His acceleration and quickness make him dangerous in open space, while his real-life explosiveness gives him the ability to flip field position with one touch. He's the type of back who can change a game in an instant.
7) WR Malachi Toney, Miami
Overall Rating: 96

SPD: 93 | STR: 59 | AGI: 99 | COD: 99 | INJ: 94 | AWR: 85

Few players are as elusive with the ball as Malachi Toney, and his elite agility and change-of-direction ratings reflect exactly why. In College Football 27, he's a nightmare to tackle in space and can create separation almost effortlessly. His shiftiness has already made him one of Miami's most exciting young playmakers.
8) EDGE Colin Simmons, Texas
Overall Rating: 95

SPD: 90 | STR: 85 | AGI: 92 | COD: 77 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 90

Colin Simmons is built to terrorize quarterbacks in College Football 27 with elite athleticism coming off the edge. His first-step burst and closing speed mirror the traits that made him one of the nation's most coveted recruits, giving Texas a defender capable of changing games with pressure alone.
9) QB Dante Moore, Oregon
Overall Rating: 95

SPD: 86 | STR: 71 | AGI: 88 | COD: 86 | INJ: 94 | AWR: 95

Dante Moore has all the tools to thrive in College Football 27, combining strong awareness with the mobility to extend plays when protection breaks down. His real-life arm talent and poise have made him one of the country's most intriguing quarterbacks entering the season. He gives Oregon a quarterback who can beat defenses in multiple ways.
10) C Kade Pieper, Iowa
Overall Rating: 95

SPD: 74 | STR: 90 | AGI: 77 | COD: 73 | INJ: 96 | AWR: 98

The engine of Iowa's offensive line, Kade Pieper earns an overall 95 thanks to his intelligence and reliability in the middle. His elite awareness helps him recognize defensive fronts and make the right adjustments, while his strength allows him to control defenders at the point of attack. He's the definition of a steady presence.
11) FS KJ Bolden, Georgia
Overall Rating: 95

SPD: 93 | STR: 63 | AGI: 92 | COD: 91 | INJ: 92 | AWR: 94

KJ Bolden has the range to erase mistakes before they become big plays in College Football 27. His speed and instincts make him one of the top safeties in the game, matching the playmaking ability he has flashed in real life. Whether he's breaking up passes or flying downhill in run support, he's always around the football.
12) SS Bray Hubbard, Alabama
Overall Rating: 94

SPD: 89 | STR: 78 | AGI: 88 | COD: 85 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 99

With elite awareness leading the way, Bray Hubbard is a safety who always seems to be in the right place. College Football 27 rewards his instincts, allowing him to diagnose plays quickly and make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. His versatility makes him one of Alabama's most dependable defenders.
13) DT David Stone, Oklahoma
Overall Rating: 94

SPD: 78 | STR: 94 | AGI: 77 | COD: 65 | INJ: 90 | AWR: 87

David Stone is a force in the trenches, using overwhelming strength to collapse the pocket and clog running lanes. His physical tools translate perfectly to College Football 27, where he's capable of disrupting plays before they even develop. Few interior defenders are as difficult to block one-on-one.
14) QB Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Overall Rating: 94

SPD: 82 | STR: 61 | AGI: 85 | COD: 84 | INJ: 91 | AWR: 92

Julian Sayin gives players a polished quarterback who can make smart decisions and consistently deliver accurate throws. His awareness and athleticism allow him to stay composed under pressure, matching the traits that have made him one of the nation's most highly regarded young passers. Ohio State's offense is in good hands.
15) EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
Overall Rating: 94

SPD: 84 | STR: 90 | AGI: 87 | COD: 73 | INJ: 93 | AWR: 96

Matayo Uiagalelei brings the complete package as an edge defender in College Football 27. He's powerful enough to win through blockers while also athletic enough to chase down mobile quarterbacks, reflecting the versatility he's shown throughout his career. Expect plenty of sacks and tackles for loss.
16) LT Trevor Goosby, Texas
Overall Rating: 94

SPD: 78 | STR: 92 | AGI: 71 | COD: 61 | INJ: 92 | AWR: 87

Trevor Goosby provides stability on the edge with the size and strength to handle elite pass rushers. His power ratings stand out in College Football 27, but it's his consistency and technique that make him such an effective left tackle in real life. He rarely gives defenders an easy path to the quarterback.
17) DT A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 73 | STR: 95 | AGI: 71 | COD: 59 | INJ: 95 | AWR: 90

A'Mauri Washington is built to dominate the interior with elite strength and impressive durability. In College Football 27, he's a run-stuffing presence who can also generate pressure up the middle, making him one of the toughest defensive tackles to deal with. His physical style sets the tone for Oregon's defense.
18) CB Brice Pollock, Texas Tech
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 92 | STR: 66 | AGI: 91 | COD: 91 | INJ: 92 | AWR: 92

Speed and confidence define Brice Pollock, making him one of the better cover corners in College Football 27. His athletic traits allow him to stay with receivers downfield, while his instincts help him make plays on the football. He's capable of matching up against some of the nation's best wideouts.
19) EDGE Dylan Stewart, South Carolina
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 91 | STR: 78 | AGI: 93 | COD: 75 | INJ: 87 | AWR: 92

Dylan Stewart has all the athletic traits needed to become one of college football's premier pass rushers. His explosive first step and relentless motor make him a constant threat in College Football 27, just as they do on Saturdays. He can completely change the momentum of a game with one play.
20) LG Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 64 | STR: 97 | AGI: 63 | COD: 53 | INJ: 95 | AWR: 90

Evan Tengesdahl is one of the strongest offensive linemen in College Football 27, giving Cincinnati a dominant interior run blocker. His physical style allows him to move defenders off the line of scrimmage, while his awareness helps keep the offensive line organized. He's the type of guard every rushing attack needs.
21) C Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 71 | STR: 96 | AGI: 64 | COD: 59 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 97

Iapani Laloulu anchors Oregon's offensive line with outstanding strength and football IQ. His awareness rating makes him one of the smartest centers in College Football 27, while his power helps control the line of scrimmage against even the toughest defensive fronts. He brings consistency to every snap.
22) LT Jordan Seaton, LSU
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 78 | STR: 91 | AGI: 79 | COD: 65 | INJ: 95 | AWR: 90

Jordan Seaton combines size, athleticism, and raw power to earn his place among the top offensive linemen in College Football 27. His real-life potential has been obvious since arriving on campus, and his physical traits give him the ability to develop into one of the nation's best tackles. He's a difference-maker on the edge.
23) SS Koi Perich, Oregon
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 92 | STR: 68 | AGI: 93 | COD: 92 | INJ: 92 | AWR: 94

Koi Perich has the versatility to impact games all over the field, and College Football 27 showcases that with excellent athletic ratings across the board. He's fast enough to cover receivers, physical enough to help against the run, and instinctive enough to make timely plays on the ball. That all-around skill set makes him one of the game's top safeties.
24) RB Mark Fletcher Jr., Miami
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 90 | STR: 84 | AGI: 86 | COD: 86 | INJ: 89 | AWR: 92

Mark Fletcher Jr. is the kind of running back who wears defenses down over four quarters. His blend of power and speed makes him effective between the tackles while still giving him enough burst to rip off explosive plays in College Football 27. He's a balanced back who can handle a heavy workload.
25) LG Shadre Hurst, Houston
Overall Rating: 93

SPD: 69 | STR: 91 | AGI: 72 | COD: 64 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 97

Shadre Hurst rounds out the list as one of the highest-rated interior offensive linemen in College Football 27. His combination of strength, durability, and awareness allows him to consistently win at the point of attack, reflecting the dependable style he brings in real life. He's a key piece for keeping an offense on schedule.
College Football 27: 25 Highest Rated Players
College Football 27 is loaded with elite talent, and EA Sports made sure the game's highest-rated players reflect many of the biggest stars in the sport. From top quarterbacks and receivers to dominant offensive linemen and lockdown defenders, these are the 25 players who earned the highest overall ratings at launch.

College Football 27: Ranking the 25 Highest Rated Players

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