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  • Madden NFL Draft Experience Archive: Picks 1-15

    Saturday April 25th EA SPORTS hosted a live webcast of the entire first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Jason and Rob Thompson from EA SPORTS teamed up with longtime NFL Tight End Shannon Sharpe and Madden Ratings Guru Donny Moore to give you insight into the NFL draft and how each team will be affected in Madden NFL 10.

     

    Madden NFL Draft Experience: Picks 1-5:

    Madden NFL Draft Experience Picks: 6-10:

    Madden NFL Draft Experience Picks: 11-15:

    For all of the latest Madden NFL 10 news, visit the Madden NFL 10 website.

  • Madden NFL 10 Rookie Rating Superlatives

    Want to see which rookies are rated the highest in some of the most important ratings categories in Madden NFL 10?  Check out Donn'y Moore's rookie rating superlatives.

     

    RANK OVERALL RATING
    RANK AWARENESS
    1 Aaron Curry - OLB - 85 OVR
    1 Aaron Curry - OLB - 70 AWR
    2 Michael Crabtree - WR - 84 OVR
    2 Eben Britton - T - 70 AWR
    3 Jason Smith - T - 84 OVR
    3 James Laurinaitis - MLB - 69 AWR
    4 Eugene Monroe -T - 82 OVR
    4 Max Unger - C - 68 AWR
    5 Brian Orakpo - DE - 82 OVR
    5 Tyson Jackson - DE - 68 AWR





    RANK SPEED
    RANK CATCHING
    1 Darrius Heyward-Bey - WR - 97 SPD
    1 Michael Crabtree - WR - 89 CTH
    2 Percey Harvin - WR - 97 SPD
    2 Brian Robiskie - WR - 87 CTH
    3 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 96 SPD
    3 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 86 CTH
    4 Michael Ray Garvin - CB - 96 SPD
    4 James Casey - TE - 86 CTH
    5 Devin Thomas - HB - 95 SPD
    5 Travis Beckum - TE - 85 CTH





    RANK ACCELERATION
    RANK TACKLE
    1 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 98 ACC
    1 James Lauinaitis - MLB - 90 TAK
    2 Percey Harvin - WR - 98 ACC
    2 Tyson Jackson - DE - 88 TAK
    3 Darrius Heyward-Bey - WR - 97 ACC
    3 Aaron Curry - OLB - 88 TAK
    4 Vontae Davis - CB - 97 ACC
    4 Scott McKillop - MLB - 88 TAK
    5 Knowshon Moreno - HB - 96 ACC
    5 Rey Maualuga - MLB - 87 TAK





    RANK AGILITY
    RANK MAN COVERAGE
    1 Percey Harvin - WR - 99 AGI
    1 Alphonso Smith - CB - 90 MCV
    2 Knowshon Moreno - HB - 97 AGI
    2 Vontae Davis - CB - 89 MCV
    3 D.J. Moore - CB - 97 AGI
    3 Mike Mickens - CB - 88 MCV
    4 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 96 AGI
    4 Malcolm Jenkins - CB - 87 MCV
    5 Vontae Davis - CB - 95 AGI
    5 Darius Butler - CB - 85 MCV





    RANK STRENGTH
    RANK ZONE COVERAGE
    1 Louis Vasquez - G - 97 STR
    1 Malcolm Jenkins - CB - 90 ZCV
    2 Kraig Urbik - G - 96 STR
    2 D.J. Moore - CB - 89 ZCV
    3 Herman Johnson - G - 95 STR
    3 Asher Allen - CB - 87 ZCV
    4 Michael Oher - T - 95 STR
    4 Coye Francies - CB - 85 ZCV
    5 Andre Smith - T - 94 STR
    5 Victor Harris - CB - 85 ZCV





    RANK JUMPING
    RANK PRESS
    1 Donald Washington - CB - 98 JMP
    1 Vontae Davis - CB - 93 PRS
    2 Darius Butler - CB - 97 JMP
    2 Coye Francies - CB - 91 PRS
    3 Michael Crabtree - WR - 96 JMP
    3 Sean Smith - CB - 90 PRS
    4 Jarrett Dillard - WR - 95 JMP
    4 DeAngelo Smith - CB - 90 PRS
    5 Ramses Barden - WR - 95 JMP
    5 Jarius Byrd - CB - 89 PRS





    RANK THROW POWER
    RANK TRUCKING
    1 Matthew Stafford - QB - 97 THP
    1 Chris Wells - HB - 90 TRK
    2 Josh Freeman - QB - 96 THP
    2 Rashad Jennings - HB - 88 TRK
    3 Hunter Cantwell - QB - 94 THP
    3 Jovorskie Lane - FB - 88 TRK
    4 Rhett Bomar - QB - 93 THP
    4 Gartrell Johnson - HB - 87 TRK
    5 Nate Davis - QB - 91 THP
    5 Shonn Greene - HB - 87 TRK





    RANK THROW ACCURACY SHORT
    RANK STIFF ARM
    1 Graham Harrell - QB - 90 TAS
    1 Chris Wells - HB - 97 SFA
    2 Mark Sanchez - QB - 88 TAS
    2 Rashad Jennings - HB - 87 SFA
    3 Nate Davis - QB - 87 TAS
    3 Jovorskie Lane - FB - 86 SFA
    4 Matthew Stafford - QB - 87 TAS
    4 Gartrell Johnson - HB - 85 SFA
    5 John Parker Wilson - QB - 84 TAS
    5 Kenny Britt - WR - 80 SFA





    RANK THROW ACCURACY MID
    RANK ELUSIVENESS
    1 Mark Sanchez - QB - 86 TAM
    1 Percy Harvin - WR - 96 ELU
    2 Matthew Stafford - QB - 83 TAM
    2 Derrick Williams - WR - 95 ELU
    3 Nate Davis - QB - 82 TAM
    3 Pat White - QB - 95 ELU
    4 Curtis Painter - QB - 80 TAM
    4 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 93 ELU
    5 Josh Freeman - QB - 76 TAM
    5 LeSean McCoy - HB - 92 ELU





    RANK THROW ACCURACY DEEP
    RANK JUKE MOVE
    1 Matthew Stafford - QB - 82 TAD
    1 Percy Harvin - WR - 97 JKM
    2 Mark Sanchez - QB - 79 TAD
    2 Knowshon Moreno - HB - 95 JKM
    3 Josh Freeman - QB - 78 TAD
    3 Derrick Williams - WR - 95 JKM
    4 Curtis Painter - QB - 78 TAD
    4 LeSean MCCoy - HB - 94 JKM
    5 Rhett Bomar - QB - 70 TAD
    5 Pat White - QB - 94 JKM





    RANK RUN BLOCK STRENGTH
    RANK RUN BLOCK FOOTWORK
    1 Andre Smith - T - 97
    1 Andre Smith - T - 92
    2 Phil Loadholt - T - 96
    2 Jason Smith - T - 88
    3 Herman Johnson - G - 95
    3 Eugene Monroe - T - 87
    4 Louis Vasquez - G - 95
    4 Michael Oher - T - 87
    5 Michael Oher - T - 94
    5 Tyronne Green - G - 87





    RANK PASS BLOCK FOOTWORK
    RANK POWER MOVES
    1 Eugene Monroe - T - 96
    1 Cody Brown - OLB - 92 PMV
    2 Jason Smith - T - 94
    2 Brian Orakpo - DE - 88 PMV
    3 William Beatty - T - 92
    3 B.J. Raji - DT - 87 PMV
    4 Jason Watkins - T - 88
    4 Peria Jerry - DT - 85 PMV
    5 Troy Kropog - T - 88
    5 Connor Barwin - OLB - 85 PMV





    RANK HIT POWER
    RANK FINESSE MOVES
    1 Rey Maualuga - MLB - 95 POW
    1 Jarron Gilbert - DT - 87 FMV
    2 Patrick Chung - S - 88 POW
    2 Aaron Maybin - OLB - 87 FMV
    3 Kevin Ellison - S - 87 POW
    3 Terrance Taylor - DT - 87 FMV
    4 Aaron Curry - OLB - 87 POW
    4 Everette Brown - DE - 86 FMV
    5 Jasper Brinkley - MLB - 87 POW
    5 Evander Hood - DT - 85 FMV





    RANK PLAY RECOGNITION
    RANK BLOCK SHEDDING
    1 Jason Phillips - MLB - 86 PRC
    1 B.J. Rahi - DT - 93 BLS
    2 Michael Hamlin - S - 85 PRC
    2 Tyson Jackson - DE - 89 BLS
    3 James Laurinaitis - MLB - 85 PRC
    3 Peria Jerrry - DT - 89 BLS
    4 Paul Kruger - DE - 85 PRC
    4 Ron Brace - DT - 88 BLS
    5 Robert Ayers - DE - 83 PRC
    5 Brian Orakpo - DE - 87 BLS





    RANK SPECTACULAR CATCH
    RANK ROUTE RUNNING
    1 Micahel Crabtree - WR - 95 SPC
    1 Travis Beckum - TE - 84 RTE
    2 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 87 SPC
    2 Jarrett Dillard - WR - 84 RTE
    3 James Casey - TE - 87 SPC
    3 Chase Coffman - TE - 83 RTE
    4 Corneilus Ingram - TE - 87 SPC
    4 Jared Cook - TE - 82 RTE
    5 Brian Robiskie - WR - 87 SPC
    5 Austin Collie - WR - 82 RTE





    RANK CATCH IN TRAFFIC
    RANK THROW ON THE RUN
    1 Brandon Tate - WR - 91 CIT
    1 Pat White - QB - 90 RUN
    2 Micahel Crabtree - WR - 90 CIT
    2 Chase Daniel - QB - 85 RUN
    3 Chase Coffman - TE - 90 CIT
    3 Josh Freeman - QB - 85 RUN
    4 Hakeem Nicks - WR - 87 CIT
    4 Brian Hoyer - QB - 83 RUN
    5 Jeremy Maclin - WR - 86 CIT
    5 Mark Sanchez - QB - 82 RUN





    RANK PLAY ACTION
    RANK PASS BLOCK STRENGTH
    1 Stephen McGee - QB - 76 PLA
    1 Jason Smith - T - 90
    2 Mark Sanchez - QB - 73 PLA
    2 Jamon Meredith - G - 89
    3 Chase Daniel - QB - 71 PLA
    3 Eugene Monroe - T -88
    4 Nate Davis - QB - 69 PLA
    4 Eben Britton - T - 88
    5 John Parker Wilson - QB - 67 PLA
    5 Michael Oher-  T -88

  • Madden NFL 10: Entire First Round Rookie Screens and Ratings

    For those of you who were unable to take part in our live coverage today, or for those of you who just want to look over all of the rating in one place, here are the first Madden NFL 10 screen and ratings for every 2009  NFL First Round Draft Pick (You can click on the thumbnails to view the larger screen of each player):

       

     

     

     

     

       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • EA SPORTS Live 04/20/09 Show Recap

    Hey guys, for those of you who missed it, here is a recap of today's show. Firefox users, remember to right click on and save as when trying to download the audio files:

    MADDEN COVER ANNOUNCEMENT- Anthony Stevenson released the next 3 names of the possible cover guys for MADDEN NFL 10: Troy Polamalu, Larry Fitzgerald, and Peyton Manning. He also gave us the info on how YOU can possibly get YOUR name in the credits of MADDEN 10 as the Super fan!

    FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 4- Jason and Rob got into the details of Fight Night 4's new blog written by producer Mike Mahar. Jason noticed a few things that readers might have looked over. The Thompson Brothers talk about the new boxer styles and some features that FN4 players are going to get and have been asking for, for a very long time!

    MADDEN NFL 10 DRAFT- The Thompson Brothers, Ratings Czar Donny Moore and Madden Community Manager Raczilla go in depth on the new class of Quarterbacks in the draft and how this will affect MADDEN NFL 10. Exclusive info only heard on EA SPORTS LIVE!

     

  • Donny Moore's Madden NFL 10 mock Draft: Round 2

    We hope you had the chance to check out the first round of Donny Moore's Madden NFL 10 mock Draft.  Donny will appear again today on EA SPORTS Live to talk about the rest of his mock draft.  Click here at 3:00 p.m.to listen to Donny, and have a look at his second round predictions below.

    Update: Did you miss Donny on EA SPORTS Live?  Click here to download his segment (Firefox users right click-save as)

     

    Round 2

    Pos

    Team

    Player

    Comments

    33

    Detroit Lions

    Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech, DE

    Johnson has Top 10 overall talent, but plays like a 5th rounder...Schwartz and Detroit loading up on the D-Line this draft.

    34

    Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest, CB

    Perfect fit for the Pats depleted secondary...Smith hard-nosed against the run and great in zone coverage.

    35

    Alex Mack, California, C

    Mack clearly the best Center prospect in draft, Rams get great value in early Round 2...Fills major need on STL O-Line.

    36

    Sean Smith, Utah, CB/FS

    Soaring up draft boards late in the process, Smith can play both corner and safety for the Browns who need help everywhere.

    37

    William Beatty, Connecticut, OT

    Great value here, Beatty could very easily go in Round 1...Seattle O-Line getting older, Walter Jones replacement in 2 years.

    38

    Larry English, Northern Illinois, DE

    Bengals doing major reconstruction to defensive front...English can also play OLB in a 3-4 scheme.

    39

    Evander Hood, Missouri, DT

    Hood a playmaking DT who can rush the passer, a great fit alongside John Henderson in Jacksonville.

    40

    Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, G

    Solid O-Line pick here for Oakland...That's 2 for 2 this year for Al Davis as far as no brainer picks go...What is going on Al?

    41

    DJ Moore, Vanderbilt, CB

    Brings much needed speed and quickness to Packers secondary...This pick should allow Charles Woodson to move to FS.

    42

    Donald Brown, UConn, RB

    With Marshawn Lynch in trouble with the league, Bills waste no time getting a dependable #2 option with Donny Ballgame.

    43

    James Laurinaitis, Ohio State, ILB

    Falls to the 2nd round after a mediocre showing in the draft workouts...Should be the perfect fit next to Patrick Willis for the next 10+ years in the Singletary 3-4.

    44

    Pat White, West Virginia, QB/WR

    Parcells/Sparano get the Wildcat QB they were waiting for...White will also line up outside and catch passes for the Phins.

    45

    Troy Kropog, Tulane, T

    Giants get much needed depth for their O-Line.  Kropog a nice, low downside type prospect that can play on either side.

    46

    Louis Delmas, Western Michigan, S

    Texans finally spend a top pick on a safety...Delmas arguably the top safety prospect in the draft this year...Should start from Day 1.

    47

    Connor Barwin, Cincinatti, OLB

    Patriots next big sack artist...Former Tight End Barwin notched 11 sacks in 2008 in his first year as a full-time defender.

    48

    Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State, DE/DT

    Enough athleticism to jump out of a pool from a dead stand, Gilbert a great fit as a DE in the new Broncos 3-4.

    49

    Coye Francis, San Jose State, CB

    Bears add a versatile athlete to thin secondary...Francis should start out as a CB, but could also be moved to FS.

    50

    LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh, RB

    Gives Browns some nice slash and dash to go with the power of Jamal Lewis.

    51

    Patrick Chung, Oregon, S

    P-Chung is a great replacement for Roy Williams...He also hits hard and is great against the run.

    52

    Ron Brace, Boston College, DT

    Brace a huge presence inside at 6'3'', 330lbs...A great fit at nose tackle in Rex Ryan's new 3-4 Jets defense.

    53

    Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma, T

    With Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan no longer in town, Eagles have a huge need at Tackle....Loadholt as big as they come at 6'7'', 340lbs.

    54

    William Moore, Missouri, S

    After losing Darren Sharper to the Saints, Moore should be a great value pick for the Vikes here in late round 2.

    55

    Paul Kruger, Utah, DE

    Jamaal Anderson is pretty much a bust at this point after 2 sacks in 2 seasons, Kruger should take over at DE by mid-season.

    56

    Victor Harris, Virginia Tech, CB

    Macho Harris ran much better at his Pro Day to alleviate concerns about a lack of speed.

    57

    James Casey, Rice, TE

    Chris Cooley type H-back, Casey will be lining up all over the place for OC Cam Cameron in '09...Todd Heap who?

    58

    Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, QB

    Can learn from Brady for 3 years (like Cassel) and then get flipped for a draft pick (like Cassel)...Bomar has a big arm and was a huge college prospect at one time.

    59

    Laurence Sidbury, Richmond, DE

    Ran a 4.64 at the Combine...Possible Julius Peppers replacement if the Panthers end up trading him.

    60

    Darry Beckwith, LSU, ILB

    Beckwith a big time hitter...should be able to replace Antonio Pierce at MLB by 2010.

    61

    Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn, DT

    Colts have major gaps on the defensive line...Marks a great fit because of his pass rush skills at the DT position.

    62

    Chris Baker, Hampton, DT

    Losing Albert Haynesworth will hurt the Titans, but not with a wide body like Chris Baker on board....Huge upside, but raw.

    63

    Gerald McRath, Southern Miss, OLB

    McRath very productive player at So Miss, immediate special teams contributor for Cards in 09...Starter at OLB in '10 (when Dansby leaves).

    64

    Eric Wood, Louisville, C

    Almost went with Alex Mack in Round 1, but instead get Wood in late round 2 with almost the same type of upside.