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Northwestern Wildcats CFB 27 Ratings
Northwestern’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Wildcats' projected starters average 79 OVR, 51st of 138 FBS teams; Ezomo Oratokhai (LG, 90) is the highest-rated player.
Northwestern Wildcats team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 79
- 51st of 138
- Offense
- 80.1
- 46th nationally
- Defense
- 77.8
- 63rd nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 13
- 1 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Aidan Chiles 80 | 80 | 50th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Caleb Komolafe 86 | 86 | 35th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Griffin Wilde 86, Hayden Eligon II 82, Drew Wagner 77 | 81.7 | 46th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 6 on roster | Blake Van Buren 74 | 74 | 87th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Ezomo Oratokhai 90, Jackson Carsello 80, Grant Seagren 78, Deuce McGuire 75, Idrys Cotton 73 | 79.2 | 39th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster | Michael Kilbane 82, Dominic Kirks 75, Mason Mayne 74, Caden O'Rourke 72 | 75.8 | 92nd / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 11 on roster | Kobie McKinzie 77, Braydon Brus 73, Jack Sadowsky V 72 | 74 | 82nd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Josh Fussell 86, Braden Turner 83 | 84.5 | 25th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | Robert Fitzgerald 85, Damon Walters 77 | 81 | 37th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Jackson Kleather 79 | 79 | 32nd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Niki Dugandzic 72 | 72 | 96th / 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
Northwestern roster ratings
22 Fr · 20 So · 18 Jr · 25 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezomo Oratokhai | LG | So. | Raw Strength | 62 | 6'4" / 310 | 90 |
| Caleb Komolafe | HB | Jr. | Contact Seeker | 5 | 5'11" / 210 | 86 |
| Griffin Wilde | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 17 | 6'2" / 200 | 86 |
| Josh Fussell | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 13 | 6'0" / 195 | 86 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 6 | 6'0" / 210 | 85 |
| Braden Turner | CB | Sr. | Field | 9 | 5'11" / 195 | 83 |
| Hayden Eligon II | WR | Jr. | Contested Specialist | 8 | 6'4" / 210 | 82 |
| Michael Kilbane | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 47 | 6'5" / 275 | 82 |
| Joseph Himon II | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'9" / 190 | 81 |
| Aidan Chiles | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | — | 6'4" / 220 | 80 |
| Brenden Deasfernandes | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 3 | 6'2" / 195 | 80 |
| Gavin Sawchuk | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 27 | 6'0" / 205 | 80 |
| Jackson Carsello | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 65 | 6'4" / 300 | 80 |
| Jackson Kleather | K | Sr. | Power | 90 | 5'10" / 185 | 79 |
| Noah Sur | K | Fr. | Power | 98 | 6'0" / 180 | 79 |
| Ore Adeyi | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 7 | 5'11" / 195 | 79 |
| Grant Seagren | LT | Jr. | Agile | 74 | 6'7" / 320 | 78 |
| Damon Walters | SS | Jr. | Hybrid | 21 | 6'1" / 195 | 77 |
| Drew Wagner | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 19 | 5'10" / 185 | 77 |
| Kobie McKinzie | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 2 | 6'2" / 235 | 77 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | WR | Jr. | Contested Specialist | 10 | 6'4" / 210 | 76 |
| Deuce McGuire | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 73 | 6'5" / 310 | 75 |
| Dominic Kirks | LE | So. | Pure Power | 5 | 6'5" / 270 | 75 |
| Blake Van Buren | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 83 | 6'4" / 250 | 74 |
| Bradley Brackett | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 46 | 5'11" / 180 | 74 |
| Marcus Romain | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 12 | 6'0" / 210 | 74 |
| Mason Mayne | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 95 | 6'3" / 265 | 74 |
| Alex Honig | TE | Sr. | Gritty Possession | 86 | 6'6" / 275 | 73 |
| Braydon Brus | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 33 | 6'1" / 230 | 73 |
| Frank Covey IV | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 3 | 6'1" / 210 | 73 |
| Idrys Cotton | RG | So. | Agile | 77 | 6'4" / 315 | 73 |
| Nicco Marchiol | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 4 | 6'2" / 235 | 73 |
| Anthony Birsa | RG | Jr. | Agile | 64 | 6'5" / 310 | 72 |
| Arkel Anugwom | LT | Jr. | Raw Strength | 75 | 6'7" / 345 | 72 |
| Braden Blueitt | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 80 | 6'0" / 200 | 72 |
| Caden O'Rourke | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 91 | 6'5" / 230 | 72 |
| Jack Sadowsky V | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 45 | 6'2" / 230 | 72 |
| Mar'Kel Porter | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 7 | 5'11" / 225 | 72 |
| Niki Dugandzic | P | Fr. | Power | 92 | 6'5" / 215 | 72 |
| Sean Morris II | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 36 | 5'9" / 205 | 72 |
| Chase Farrell | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 20 | 5'10" / 180 | 71 |
| Dube Enongene | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 14 | 6'1" / 200 | 71 |
| Jamaal Johnson | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 24 | 6'2" / 240 | 71 |
| Marquet Dorsey Jr. | CB | So. | Field | 25 | 6'2" / 195 | 71 |
| Tito Williams Jr. | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 31 | 6'2" / 185 | 71 |
| Troy Regovich | LE | So. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'5" / 280 | 71 |
| Alijah Jones | SS | So. | Hybrid | — | 6'0" / 185 | 70 |
| Brendan Flakes | DT | Sr. | Gap Specialist | 15 | 6'4" / 291 | 70 |
| Jaden McDuffie | WR | Fr. | Contested Specialist | 82 | 6'3" / 170 | 70 |
| Mason Green | RE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 92 | 6'2" / 250 | 70 |
| Miguel Jackson | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 88 | 6'0" / 295 | 70 |
| Trey Boyd | C | Fr. | Agile | 78 | 6'5" / 305 | 70 |
| Tyler Gant | DT | Jr. | Gap Specialist | 54 | 6'3" / 290 | 70 |
| Carson Grove | WR | So. | Gadget | 87 | 5'11" / 185 | 69 |
| David Anchondo | RT | Sr. | Agile | 61 | 6'7" / 320 | 69 |
| James Black | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 1 | 6'6" / 262 | 69 |
| Jason Reynolds II | LOLB | Sr. | Lurker | 40 | 6'2" / 230 | 69 |
| Montae Pate | CB | Sr. | Field | 4 | 6'2" / 175 | 69 |
| Nigel Glover | ROLB | Jr. | Lurker | 42 | 6'3" / 230 | 69 |
| Ryan Boe | QB | So. | Pocket Passer | 2 | 6'3" / 215 | 69 |
| Tom McGlinchey | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 85 | 6'6" / 230 | 69 |
| Tre Hoskins | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 56 | 6'5" / 285 | 69 |
| Colt Gallery | C | Fr. | Pass Protector | 67 | 6'4" / 280 | 68 |
| Dylan Roberts | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 55 | 6'3" / 280 | 68 |
| Glory Stephen-Wangboje | DT | Jr. | Power Rusher | 93 | 6'1" / 290 | 68 |
| Jon Jon Stevens | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 29 | 6'0" / 190 | 68 |
| Jonah Hayes | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 96 | 6'6" / 245 | 68 |
| Lloyd Singleton | SS | So. | Coverage Specialist | 48 | 5'10" / 189 | 68 |
| Brian Grant-Kingston | ROLB | Fr. | Lurker | 28 | 6'3" / 232 | 67 |
| Jacob Miller | LT | Fr. | Agile | 79 | 6'8" / 250 | 67 |
| Johnny O'Brien | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 9 | 6'3" / 200 | 67 |
| Simon Silva | LG | Fr. | Pass Protector | 63 | 6'3" / 297 | 67 |
| Dennis Rahouski | LG | So. | Agile | 71 | 6'5" / 290 | 66 |
| Payton Roth | ROLB | Jr. | Lurker | 34 | 6'4" / 225 | 66 |
| Callen Campbell | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 44 | 6'4" / 260 | 65 |
| Jack Fuchs | RT | Fr. | Raw Strength | 72 | 6'8" / 295 | 65 |
| Josh Veldman | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 38 | 6'5" / 210 | 65 |
| Keith Saunders-Mason | LOLB | Fr. | Lurker | 58 | 6'2" / 223 | 65 |
| Matthew Smith | LOLB | So. | Lurker | 32 | 6'2" / 210 | 64 |
| Miles Crutchley | MLB | Sr. | Lurker | 51 | 6'0" / 220 | 64 |
| Sean Martin | SS | So. | Hybrid | 35 | 6'1" / 185 | 64 |
| Patrick Schaller | RT | So. | Agile | 69 | 6'6" / 260 | 63 |
| Braxton Strong | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 97 | 6'4" / 250 | 62 |
| Jack Florentine | TE | So. | Pure Blocker | 39 | 6'0" / 215 | 62 |
| Evan Boutorwick | TE | Sr. | Pure Blocker | 60 | 6'3" / 250 | 59 |
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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.