College Football 27 · Sun Belt
James Madison Dukes CFB 27 Ratings
James Madison’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Dukes' projected starters average 76.9 OVR, 79th of 138 FBS teams; Braeden Wisloski (WR, 83) is the highest-rated player.
James Madison Dukes team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 76.9
- 79th of 138
- Offense
- 77.3
- 82nd nationally
- Defense
- 76.5
- 83rd nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 5
- 0 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 5 on roster | Arrington Maiden 74 | 74 | 95th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | George Pettaway 83 | 83 | 60th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Braeden Wisloski 83, Kylan Billiot 77, Jeremiah Harrison 74 | 78 | 93rd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Cole Keller 75 | 75 | 75th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Zach Greenberg 81, Tyler Brown 79, Frankie Tinilau 77, Daniel Michel 74, DJ Fox 73 | 76.8 | 65th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Amar Thomas 81, Mychal McMullin 78, Ernest Willor Jr. 77, Kevin Roberts 77 | 78.3 | 66th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Gannon Weathersby 80, JT Hooten 75, Lathan Croley 73 | 76 | 61st / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | DJ Kelly 76, Jayon Harvey 74 | 75 | 103rd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | KJ Flowe 76, Ken Willis 75 | 75.5 | 99th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Morgan Suarez 76 | 76 | 72nd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Patrick Rea 77 | 77 | 40th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
James Madison roster ratings
24 Fr · 22 So · 20 Jr · 19 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeden Wisloski | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 10 | 5'10" / 195 | 83 |
| George Pettaway | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'10" / 200 | 83 |
| Amar Thomas | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 8 | 6'0" / 240 | 81 |
| Zach Greenberg | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 60 | 6'4" / 300 | 81 |
| Gannon Weathersby | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 3 | 5'10" / 225 | 80 |
| Nick Herman | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 23 | 5'11" / 200 | 79 |
| Tyler Brown | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 56 | 6'3" / 325 | 79 |
| Mychal McMullin | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 93 | 6'1" / 285 | 78 |
| Ernest Willor Jr. | LE | So. | Pure Power | 19 | 6'4" / 260 | 77 |
| Frankie Tinilau | LT | Jr. | Raw Strength | 76 | 6'5" / 310 | 77 |
| Kevin Roberts | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 5 | 6'1" / 295 | 77 |
| Kylan Billiot | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 18 | 6'3" / 200 | 77 |
| Patrick Rea | P | Sr. | Power | 11 | 6'3" / 195 | 77 |
| DJ Kelly | CB | So. | Field | 6 | 6'1" / 185 | 76 |
| KJ Flowe | FS | Jr. | Hybrid | 14 | 5'10" / 180 | 76 |
| Morgan Suarez | K | Sr. | Power | 5 | 5'9" / 185 | 76 |
| Cole Keller | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | — | 6'5" / 250 | 75 |
| JT Hooten | MLB | So. | Thumper | 15 | 6'0" / 220 | 75 |
| Ken Willis | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 23 | 5'11" / 185 | 75 |
| Arrington Maiden | QB | So. | Pure Runner | 5 | 6'3" / 225 | 74 |
| Daniel Michel | RT | Jr. | Raw Strength | 53 | 6'6" / 330 | 74 |
| Jayon Harvey | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 24 | 5'11" / 200 | 74 |
| Jeremiah Harrison | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 8 | 6'0" / 190 | 74 |
| Noah Grevious | WR | So. | Route Artist | 11 | 6'0" / 205 | 74 |
| Camden Coleman | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 7 | 6'3" / 225 | 73 |
| Damier Minkah | CB | Jr. | Field | 1 | 6'1" / 190 | 73 |
| DJ Fox | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 77 | 6'8" / 310 | 73 |
| Kaedin Massey | LT | So. | Agile | 72 | 6'8" / 320 | 73 |
| Kells Bush | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 88 | 6'3" / 305 | 73 |
| Lathan Croley | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 12 | 6'0" / 215 | 73 |
| Za'Ron Collins | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 12 | 6'0" / 185 | 73 |
| Brian Hnat | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 84 | 6'5" / 240 | 72 |
| Chukwunedu Okeke | DT | So. | Pure Power | 10 | 6'4" / 305 | 72 |
| Davi Belfort | QB | So. | Pure Runner | 9 | 5'10" / 195 | 72 |
| JC Evans | QB | So. | Dual Threat | 1 | 6'4" / 232 | 72 |
| Micah Matthews | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 19 | 6'2" / 200 | 72 |
| Michael Scott | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 17 | 5'8" / 320 | 72 |
| Nakian Jackson | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 2 | 6'0" / 240 | 72 |
| Andrew Bennett | P | So. | Power | 84 | 6'1" / 190 | 70 |
| Kamden Jennings | CB | Fr. | Field | 28 | 5'9" / 170 | 70 |
| Noel Portnjagin | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 70 | 6'5" / 300 | 70 |
| Trashon Dye | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 22 | 5'11" / 230 | 70 |
| De'Andre Lawry | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 42 | 6'2" / 220 | 69 |
| Jase Rhodes | CB | Fr. | Field | 18 | 5'10" / 195 | 69 |
| Jayden Studio | ROLB | So. | Lurker | 26 | 6'0" / 225 | 69 |
| Kei'Trone Simpson | RE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 9 | 6'3" / 270 | 69 |
| Terrence Jones | CB | Jr. | Field | 20 | 6'1" / 195 | 69 |
| Turner Schmidt | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 98 | 6'4" / 245 | 69 |
| Zion Hudson | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 40 | 5'10" / 210 | 69 |
| Chase Regan | SS | Jr. | Hybrid | 22 | 6'0" / 200 | 68 |
| Danny Royster | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 17 | 6'3" / 240 | 68 |
| Jack Harris | LG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 52 | 6'3" / 310 | 68 |
| Kaleb Smith | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 24 | 6'0" / 200 | 68 |
| Kendrick Dodge | DT | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 64 | 6'4" / 295 | 68 |
| Mason Purham | LE | Jr. | Pure Power | — | 6'5" / 230 | 68 |
| Seth Cromwell | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 34 | 5'10" / 220 | 68 |
| Thatcher Miller | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 82 | 6'4" / 260 | 68 |
| Trace Burney | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 30 | 5'7" / 320 | 68 |
| Corey Scott | WR | Jr. | Gadget | 3 | 5'11" / 175 | 67 |
| Ethan Gurela | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 86 | 6'3" / 235 | 67 |
| Evan Bushong | C | So. | Pass Protector | 73 | 6'4" / 320 | 67 |
| Grayson Gilmore | LE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 92 | 6'3" / 250 | 67 |
| Jakolbi Wilson | DT | Sr. | Power Rusher | 91 | 6'3" / 335 | 67 |
| KD Mosley | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 13 | 6'2" / 240 | 67 |
| Cole Webster | LE | Fr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'3" / 295 | 66 |
| Malachi Fannin-Render | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 20 | 5'7" / 195 | 66 |
| TJ McGill | FS | Jr. | Box Specialist | 16 | 5'10" / 195 | 66 |
| Dante Scarborough | SS | Jr. | Hybrid | 35 | 5'11" / 200 | 65 |
| Deacon Rawls | RT | So. | Agile | 71 | 6'4" / 310 | 65 |
| Griffin Hart | LT | Jr. | Agile | 58 | 6'6" / 320 | 65 |
| Seth Gathers | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 31 | 6'0" / 200 | 65 |
| Delvin Albert | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 66 | 6'4" / 257 | 64 |
| Jayden Mines | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 2 | 5'10" / 180 | 64 |
| Roddrey McWilliams | CB | Fr. | Bump and Run | 21 | 6'1" / 190 | 64 |
| Dion Barden | RG | Fr. | Agile | 59 | 6'3" / 298 | 63 |
| Kacey Gilliam | RE | Fr. | Power Rusher | 13 | 6'1" / 250 | 63 |
| Cody Kay | LG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 54 | 6'3" / 304 | 62 |
| Julian Alexander | QB | So. | Pocket Passer | 4 | 6'2" / 200 | 62 |
| Jacobie Smith | SS | Fr. | Hybrid | 41 | 6'0" / 189 | 61 |
| Max Roche | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 44 | 6'3" / 240 | 61 |
| Jaqwaylin Jenkins | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 57 | 6'1" / 220 | 59 |
| Parker Cunningham | C | Fr. | Agile | 65 | 6'4" / 320 | 59 |
| JaKobe Campbell | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 55 | 6'3" / 270 | 57 |
| Lee Johnson | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 45 | 6'2" / 225 | 57 |
| Michell Dietzel | TE | Jr. | Gritty Possession | 47 | 6'4" / 240 | 54 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.