Top 10 wide receiver rankings on Madden 26 revealed

On Aug. 14, EA Sports’ will release Madden 26. With fans still having to wait two weeks to play with their favorite players, EA Sports gave fans a sneak peek of what’s to come, revealing the Top 10 wide receivers in the game.

The EA Sports team had plenty of talented standouts to choose from. With passing numbers soaring each year, wide receivers are more instrumental to the game than ever before. While some veterans are still dominating the competition, some younger wideouts are beginning to make their mark as well.

In short order, fans will be able to catch virtual passes with all of their beloved players. With 10 talented wide receivers to cover, let’s dive into Madden 26‘s wide receiver rankings.

1. Ja’Marr Chase, 99 OVR

Ja’Marr Chase is the best wide receiver in the game this year, and for good reason. Chase won the Triple Crown last season, leading the league in league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and receiving touchdowns (17).

The Cincinnati Bengals rewarded Chase handsomely this offseason, signing the 2024 First-Team All-Pro to a $161 million contract extension. At the time, the extension made Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

2. Justin Jefferson, 99 OVR

Justin Jefferson was the best wide receiver in last year’s version of the game. While he isn’t entering this season as the top dog, he’s still a 99 overall and will give opposing defenses headaches.

As usual, Jefferson was fantastic last season, reeling in 103 catches for 1,533 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. For his efforts, he was named a First-Team All-Pro for the second time in his career.

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown, 96 OVR

Amon-Ra St. Brown was instrumental in the Detroit Lions’ historic 2024 campaign. The former USC star logged 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns.

St. Brown finished the season on a high note, notching eight catches for 137 yards in the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFL Playoffs. He is under contract with the Lions through 2028 and will look to lead the organization to new heights this year.

4. CeeDee Lamb, 95 OVR

CeeDee Lamb skipped the Dallas Cowboys’ voluntary workouts, mandatory minicamp and training camp last year while he held out for a new contract. The Cowboys eventually gave in, signing Lamb to a four-year, $136 million deal with $100 million guaranteed.

Lamb didn’t make the Cowboys regret their decision. The 26-year-old superstar was named a Pro Bowler for the fourth time after amassing 101 catches for 1,194 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

5. Tyreek Hill, 95 OVR

After the Miami Dolphins went 8-9 and missed the playoffs last season, it looked like Tyreek Hill would be moving on from the team. Alas, the lightning-fast receiver is running it back in Miami this fall and ready to have a career year.

It’ll be a bounce-back season for Hill, whose numbers were down last year after Dolphins QB1 Tua Tagovailoa missed an extended period of time due to concussions. In 2023, Hill reminded fans he’s still in his prime, tallying a league-high 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.

6. Terry McLaurin, 94 OVR

Terry McLaurin has been a handful for opponents since he stepped on the field as a rookie in 2019. McLaurin has had five consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons and it doesn’t look like he’ll slow down anytime soon.

Last season was arguably McLaurin’s best yet, with rookie QB Jayden Daniels delivering darts. McLaurin recorded 1,096 receiving yards and a career-best 13 touchdowns in the 2024 campaign. He was the team’s go-to receiver in their run to the NFC Championship.

7. Mike Evans, 93 OVR

Mike Evans is no spring chicken anymore, but he can still produce at an elite level. Since entering the league in 2014, Evans has never recorded fewer than 1,000 receiving yards in a season. Fans shouldn’t expect that to change this fall.

After all, if Evans goes for 1,000 receiving yards in the upcoming season, he’ll break Jerry Rice’s record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history.

8. AJ Brown, 93 OVR

AJ Brown wasn’t nearly as prolific in the 2024 campaign as he was in the previous two seasons. Alas, he missed three games due to a hamstring injury.

Brown showed he’s still one of the best receivers in the league during the Eagles’ run to a Super Bowl, collecting 12 catches for 163 receiving yards and two TDs in the playoffs. Brown will look to build on that momentum this year as he enters his fourth season with the Eagles.

9. Drake London, 91 OVR

Drake London had a breakout season last year, racking up 100 catches for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns. It was London’s first 1,000-yard season. In turn, the Atlanta Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on London’s contract.

London will be pivotal to the Falcons’ success as the team enters a new era. Michael Penix Jr. is replacing Kirk Cousins as the team’s starting quarterback this year. Hopefully for London, Penix can connect with the wide receiver as often as his predecessor.

10. Davante Adams, 90 OVR

Davante Adams is the oldest player in Madden’s Top 10 rankings, but he undoubtedly deserves his spot. Adams had a tumultuous 2024 season, beginning the year with the Las Vegas Raiders before being traded to the New York Jets.

Despite the wild ride, Adams still managed to recorded 1,063 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on the season. In a more stable situation now with the Los Angeles Rams, Adams will be a wide receiver to watch in the upcoming season.