The EA Sports Madden player ratings are as popular as anything in the video game world. But what would today’s college stars rate in a college football version? Here are the top 10 in the Big Ten.
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1. OL Rasheed Walker, Penn State
Walker is the top dog in the Big Ten and would be especially effective in the run game as a few virtual pancakes a game would be fun to replay.
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2. WR Chris Olave, Ohio State
The Big Ten is loaded with wide receivers and Olave is the best of the bunch by a narrow margin. Route running would be his strength.
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3. OL Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa
Another offensive lineman from the Big Ten near the top, Linderbaum would be the best center in the game and have the athleticism to pull.
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4. WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
Wilson likely has a higher ceiling overall than Olave and just imagine having these two options on the same team? There’s zero doubt you’d put up points.
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5. RB Mo Ibrahim, Minnesota
The Gophers' offense would go as Ibrahim goes and his ability to gain yards after contact would be fun to watch in virtual action.
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6. DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
Finally, the defense gets some love. Hutchinson would be a hybrid menace who would have his hand in the dirt on passing downs.
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7. WR Ty Fryfogle, Indiana
Looking for a 50-50 ball option? This is your guy. Fryfogle would bail out the offense many times making catches in traffic.
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8. DE George Karlaftis, Purdue
Karlaftis is a pure down lineman who would have a high power rating in the game and hold the edge well.
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9. WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State
What he lacks in the size some of the others have, he makes up for in ball skills as he’s a replay waiting to happen.
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10. WR David Bell, Purdue
Bell is smooth and silky, and can get separation with his length and ability to reach for tough catches.