Who are the Top 10 Best Rated Safeties in Madden 25?

As a die-hard Madden football fan, I am thrilled about the Madden 25 Rating Reveal week and the announcement of the top 10 safeties in the game. These ten players are not to be underestimated; their high attributes make them formidable opponents on the virtual gridiron.


The unveiling of the top 10 safeties in Madden 25 is ongoing, with the developers revealing these names as the superior choices for defending against daring passes. These ten men possess noteworthy attributes that make interceptions or game-changing plays more likely. Although ratings may change during gameplay, these individuals represent the elite safeties to employ at the game’s outset. While some selections might be anticipated, others could catch you off guard. Join us in examining the Top 10 most highly-rated safeties within Madden 25.

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At launch, these are the best safety ratings in Madden 25:

  1. Jessie Bates III – 97 OVR
  2. Antoine Winfield Jr. – 94 OVR
  3. Minkah Fitzpatrick – 93 OVR
  4. Derwin James Jr. – 91 OVR
  5. Tyrann Mathieu – 91 OVR
  6. Budda Baker – 90 OVR
  7. Kevin Byard III – 89 OVR
  8. Kyle Hamilton – 89 OVR
  9. Talanoa Hufanga – 88 OVR
  10. Jevon Holland – 88 OVR

1. In the debut of Madden 25, Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons is ranked as the highest-rated safety, boasting a 97 Overall Rating (OVR), which is three points superior to the second-best safety, Antoine Winfield Jr.

27-year old safety Bates is entering his best and debut season with the Falcons following a four-year contract signing. His performance in 2023 has been exceptional, achieving career milestones such as increased tackles, interceptions, and forced fumbles. Remarkably, he garnered the Defensive Player of the Week Award on two occasions during the season.

At the debut of Madden 25, Antoine Winfield Jr. was given a 94 OVR rating below his name (Bates). Despite achieving multiple career bests in the year 2023, Winfield failed to secure a Pro Bowl nomination. However, he excelled in other areas – leading the league with six forced fumbles, recovering four of them and adding three more interceptions to his tally. Notably, this was his first full season since his rookie year. In May, Winfield signed a four-year contract extension with the Buccaneers, ensuring that the young talent would remain in the Bay area for another four years.

As a gamer, I’ve got to say, ratings for players like Winfield and Bates seem spot on, but there’s one rating that has me scratching my head: Chicago Bears’ S Kevin Byard III. Now, Byard had a rough go last season, getting traded and then let go when the year wrapped up. The Titans shipped him to Philadelphia, hoping he could help a defense in need. But things didn’t pan out as planned for Byard or the Eagles. They both struggled mightily during the 20XX season.

In an interesting turn of events, Byard has moved to the Chicago Bears, who might create a stir during Caleb Williams’ first year at the helm. The offense boasts players like D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, and D’Andre Swift, but don’t forget about defenders like Byard, who could also make their mark. Did you know? Byard has been remarkably durable since being drafted in 2016, playing in all 16 games every season.

1. To add to our previous points, Derwin James Jr., who was the top-rated safety at the launch of Madden 24, continues to be among the highest rated safeties in Madden 25. However, his rating has decreased by four points following the release of Madden 24. With Jim Harbaugh now coaching the team, James Jr. aims to improve this season.

1. In summary, they are the top 10 players with the highest safety ratings in Madden 25. Keep in mind that these rankings may shift during the course of the season. Some players might surprise us with outstanding, record-breaking performances. On the contrary, some players’ ratings could decrease as the season unfolds.

As a passionate gamer, I’d recommend exploring the various Madden 25 player ratings to discover an intriguing fact – Tyreek Hill broke new ground with a jaw-dropping 99 Overall Value (OVR) rating.

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2024-07-30 17:08