Madden 26 player ratings: Trey McBride, Budda Baker are only 90s for Arizona Cardinals
It is that time of year! The player ratings for the new "Madden NFL 26" video game by EA Sports are getting released. They released the players who got perfect 99 ratings. No Arizona Cardinals players received a 99, which is not surprising.
They did have two players with ratings in the 90s.
The two were expected — safety Budda Baker and tight end Trey McBride.
Madden 26 player ratings: Trey McBride, Budda Baker in 90s
Both Baker and McBride are an overall 92.
Baker has a 90 speed, 72 strength, 90 agility, 89 change of direction and 93 awareness.
McBirde has 87 speed, 73 strength, 76 agility, 72 change of direction and 95 awareness.
Among safeties, Baker is No. 4 in overall rating, tied with Miami's Minkah Fitzpatrick. Only Derwin James, Xavier McKinney and Jessie Bates have higher ratings.
McBride is No. 3 among tight ends, behind only George Kittle and Travis Kelce.
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