EA Sports College Football 26 player rankings: Who are best in video game?
With College Football 26 set to be released July 10 − July 7 for early access − EA Sports announced the top offensive and defensive players in the game, as well as who is at the top of each position.
It should be no surprise the top of the list include Heisman Trophy contenders, including the cover athletes of the game in Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama receiver Ryan Williams. Other notable people include the other stars of major programs like Notre Dame, Texas and Clemson. While the rankings don't mean a team will actually have success in the upcoming season, it does give a good indicator of who are the top College Football Playoff contenders.
Here are the top players in EA Sports College Football 26:
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