CFB 27 Top 50 Player Ratings Revealed

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EA Sports has officially rolled out the player ratings ahead of the worldwide release on July 9, 2026. If you are planning on diving into Dynasty mode or hitting Ultimate Team on day one, the launch numbers give us a massive hint at who the absolute cheat codes are going to be this year.

At the very top of the virtual gridiron, history has officially been made. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stands alone with a perfect 99 overall score, making him the first player in the history of the rebooted franchise to debut with a 99 OVR right at launch.

Following closely behind the Buckeyes' superstar are Indiana's elite offensive lineman Carter Smith and Notre Dame’s lockdown cornerback Leonard Moore, both commanding a 97 overall rating.

The Top Rated Players in College Football 27

While EA Sports utilizes a complete database covering all 138 FBS teams, the elite tier of players features a mix of prominent cover athletes, trenches dominant linemen, and powerhouse conference standouts:

• Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio State) — 99 OVR
• Carter Smith (LT, Indiana) — 97 OVR
• Leonard Moore (CB, Notre Dame) — 97 OVR
• Cayden Green (LT, Missouri) — 96 OVR
• Ahmad Hardy (HB, Missouri) — 96 OVR
• Kewan Lacy (HB, Ole Miss) — 96 OVR
• Malachi Toney (WR, Miami) — 96 OVR
• Colin Simmons (EDGE, Texas) — 95 OVR
• KJ Bolden (FS, Georgia) — 95 OVR
• Dante Moore (QB, Oregon) — 95 OVR
• Bray Hubbard (SS, Alabama) — 94 OVR
• David Stone (DT, Oklahoma) — 94 OVR
• Trevor Goosby (LT, Texas) — 94 OVR
• Julian Sayin (QB, Ohio State) — 94 OVR
• Matayo Uiagalelei (EDGE, Oregon) — 94 OVR
  
  

Key Takeaways from the Ratings ReleaseCover Athlete Dominance

If you were wondering whether the game’s featured cover stars would live up to the hype in-game, the developers made sure of it. Dante Moore, Kewan Lacy, and Malachi Toney all comfortably secured their spots in the national top 10 tier, meaning their respective offenses are going to be incredibly tough to stop on day one.

Defensive Leaders

On the defensive side of the ball, Notre Dame's Leonard Moore rules the field at 97 overall. If you are looking for pure pass-rush disruption, Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is right behind him at 95 overall, bringing some serious simulation value to the Longhorns' front seven.

The 99 Speed Club

For those of us who prioritize pure, unadulterated velocity to break the game open, the "99 Speed Club" is incredibly exclusive this year. Only three virtual athletes hit the maximum 99 speed rating at launch:

• Oregon's Gatlin Bair
• South Carolina's Nyck Harbor
• UCLA's Rodrick Pleasant
  
  

Team Rankings Elite

On a roster-wide level, Dan Lanning's Oregon Ducks take the crown as the #1 team in the nation with a 91 overall team rating. Ohio State and the defending national champions, the Indiana Hoosiers, are hot on their heels, tied just a notch below at 90 overall.