Summary
Wide Receiver is one of the positions with the most depth on the NFL roster, and it’s because there are usually at least two or three receivers on the field for the offense at the same time. There are many receivers in the league and inMadden 25, and many of them fit into a few different receiver archetypes.
None of those archetypes are particularly better than others, and there are receivers of all sorts that make up the best receivers in the league. While certain things are always a killer, like speed, other stats are more unique to each individual player. It also matterswhat QB you’ve got on the team, otherwise the receiver might never get a chance.
10Mike Evans
Overall: 91 Catching: 92 Catch In Traffic: 97
One of the most veteran receivers on this list, Mike Evans has been a threat for just about as long as he’s been in the league. There’s no one thing that separates Evans from others; he’s pretty great across the board, both physically and in terms of his ball skills.
His catching ability is off the charts, and his great route running and release means he’s going to be open a lot. He does not have elite speed, but at 92 speed, it’s high enough to be a threat if he gets behind the secondary.
9Brandon Aiyuk
Overall: 91 Catching: 98 Awareness: 93
Brandon Aiyuk has some of the best hands in the league, at 98 catching. While his catch in traffic and spectacular catch might not be as absurdly high as Mike Evans, Aiyuk is going to be open enough with his route running ability that it won’t always matter, particularly against man-to-man defense.
Aiyuk is also only 26 years old, meaning he’s got a few years of prime in front of him. His physical abilities should remain the same for a while, meaning those skill abilities could keep climbing, further increasing his ceiling.
8Stefon Diggs
Overall: 92 Catching: 91 Spectacular Catch: 94
Stefon Diggs has been in the league for a while now, and it is reflected in his receiver stats. None of his receiver ratings dip below 90, all ranging between that and 94. He plays the position about as well as can be asked of anybody and is one of the best route runners in the league.
That route running is going to get him open a lot, and his release means press coverage is not going to stifle him. With the ball in his hand, Diggs has a lot going for him, too. He’s going to be at the forefront of the defense’s mind, and even if they manage to stop him, it’ll likely ensure somebody else has the chance to get open.
7Ja’Marr Chase
Overall: 93 Catching: 96 Spectacular Catch: 97
Ja’Marr Chase is another receiver who has quite frankly preposturous receiving abilities, and has a higher physical ceiling than Stefon Diggs. Chase is only 24 years old, with a combination of physical and receiving abilities that ensure he’ll be in the best receiver in the league discussion for years to come.
His 94 speed is almost a shame because it means his incredible route running won’t get to shine as much as it would if he were slower; so many times, he’s so fast that he’ll be open for one reason or another.
6Davante Adams
Overall: 94 Catching: 93 Medium Route Running: 95
Route running is an underrated skill for receivers, and Davonte Adams can run routes with the best of them. Another league veteran, Adams physical abilities have not yet begun to fall off, putting him in his prime with a combination of physical ability and experience.
Regardless of whether he gets hit or not, Adams usually comes down with the ball, with none of his catching abilities dropping below 92. His 97 release makes press coverage unwise, and his moves with the ball in his hands make him as deadly on drag routes as he is on deep routes.
5Amon-Ra St. Brown
Overall: 95 Catching: 99 Medium Route Running: 96
They don’t make catching ratings higher than Amon-Ra St. Brown. A receiver in the prime of his career at 24 years old, St. Brown has mastered most of the wide receiver skills, with his strengths more than making up for his weaknesses.
One of his only blind spots is his deep route running, at nine below both his medium and short. That being said, his deep route running is still above average at 87. His release is similar, where at 87 it’s above average, and only looks low compared to the rest of his absurdly high stats.
4A.J. Brown
Overall: 95 Catching: 97 Spectacular Catch: 98
A.J. Brown is one of the best receivers in the league at leaving his feet and coming down with the ball, between his 96 jumping rating and 98 spectacular catch. He doesn’t have incredible speed as a receiver at 90, but it’s not low enough to cause any problems whatsoever.
While his route running isn’t competing with receivers like Diggs or Adams, it’s good enough to get on with, and his release of 96 means defenders won’t be stopping him at the line of scrimmage. Brown can do them all: slants, corners, posts. The defense is likely going to keep a safety in his direction as backup.
3CeeDee Lamb
Overall: 96 Catching: 97 Awareness: 98
Another receiver just coming into his prime, Ceedee Lamb is only 25 years old, but already achieved ridiculous receiver ratings, with nothing dipping below 92. His catching is spectacular, his route running is nearly impeccable, and trying to bump him on the line is foolhardy.
With the ball in his hands, Ceedee is still a threat. While his speed isn’t elite, his ball moves can make defenders miss. His change of direction at 93 means one wrong move from a defender, and Ceedee is behind them.
2Justin Jefferson
Overall: 98 Catching: 98 Spectacular Catch: 99
Justin Jefferson might have the best receiver ratings across the board in the entire league, only falling to #2 rated in Madden because of #1’s never-before-seen physical ability. Jefferson’s receiving stats never fall below 97, making him one of, if not the best in the league, at doing every single thing a receiver needs to do.
While his physical stats might not be the best around, they are still truly elite. With speed of 92, jumping at 97, and change of direction at 97 as well, there’s nothing that Justin Jefferson is even average at.
1Tyreek Hill
Overall: 99 Catching: 95 Speed: 99
Tyreek Hill’s stats justmake defenders shake their head. What are you supposed to do against someone with 99 speed, 98 route running across the board, and 99 release? you may’t stop him at the line, and you can’t keep up with him. You can keep a safety over the top, but one wrong step from them, and Hill is across the field already.
His catch in traffic is only (only?) 87, so if you manage to get a hit on him as he’s catching the ball, the ball might hit the ground. Because of his size, he’s not a tremendous red zone threat; the issue is keeping him from scoring anywhere outside of the red zone.
