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San José State Spartans CFB 27 Ratings
San José State’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Spartans' projected starters average 73.9 OVR, 122nd of 138 FBS teams; Ethan Powell (LOLB, 81) is the highest-rated player.
San José State Spartans team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 73.9
- 122nd of 138
- Offense
- 74.8
- 112th nationally
- Defense
- 73
- 127th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 2
- 0 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Luke Weaver 73 | 73 | 111th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Jabari Bates 78 | 78 | 109th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Anthony Ivey 79, Jerry McClure 77, Malachi Riley 76 | 77.3 | 101st / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 4 on roster | Braiden Bachich-Dixon 73 | 73 | 98th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Tyler Chen 77, Joseph Harbert 74, Lavaka Taukeiaho 74, Brian Tapu 71, Daniel Moleni 71 | 73.4 | 109th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 12 on roster | Gordon Sims 77, Dejon Roney 74, Calvin Essex 72, Justin Stearns 71 | 73.5 | 120th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 15 on roster | Ethan Powell 81, Champ Kapanui 70, Sirr Bible 70 | 73.7 | 91st / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Runye Norton 72, Isaiah Buxton 70 | 71 | 136th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | Brian Dukes 76, Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa 70 | 73 | 122nd / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Mathias Brown 71 | 71 | 119th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Trent Carrizosa 81 | 81 | 15th / 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
San José State roster ratings
19 Fr · 21 So · 22 Jr · 23 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Powell | LOLB | Sr. | Thumper | 6 | 6'2" / 220 | 81 |
| Trent Carrizosa | P | Sr. | Power | 49 | 6'4" / 232 | 81 |
| Anthony Ivey | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 10 | 5'11" / 191 | 79 |
| Jabari Bates | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'7" / 179 | 78 |
| Gordon Sims | DT | So. | Pure Power | 46 | 6'6" / 319 | 77 |
| Jerry McClure | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 2 | 6'1" / 200 | 77 |
| Tyler Chen | RG | Jr. | Agile | 62 | 6'2" / 278 | 77 |
| Brian Dukes | SS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 1 | 6'3" / 205 | 76 |
| Malachi Riley | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 11 | 6'1" / 168 | 76 |
| Dejon Roney | RE | Sr. | Pure Power | 48 | 6'1" / 271 | 74 |
| Joseph Harbert | C | Sr. | Raw Strength | 75 | 6'3" / 290 | 74 |
| Lavaka Taukeiaho | LG | Sr. | Agile | 72 | 6'2" / 330 | 74 |
| Sir Autry | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 24 | 5'10" / 165 | 74 |
| Braiden Bachich-Dixon | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 82 | 6'4" / 220 | 73 |
| Jordan Anderson | WR | So. | Speedster | — | 5'11" / 172 | 73 |
| Luke Weaver | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 3 | 6'3" / 195 | 73 |
| Tyler Jacklich | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 22 | 6'2" / 223 | 73 |
| Calvin Essex | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 73 | 6'5" / 308 | 72 |
| Isaiah Carlson | HB | Jr. | Contact Seeker | 21 | 6'2" / 225 | 72 |
| Runye Norton | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 8 | 5'10" / 168 | 72 |
| Brian Tapu | LT | Fr. | Raw Strength | 63 | 6'5" / 295 | 71 |
| Cooper Hoch | WR | Jr. | Gadget | 13 | 6'3" / 196 | 71 |
| Daniel Moleni | LG | Sr. | Agile | 54 | 6'2" / 284 | 71 |
| Justin Stearns | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 57 | 6'2" / 250 | 71 |
| Mathias Brown | K | Jr. | Power | 99 | 6'0" / 166 | 71 |
| Nate Lewis | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 99 | 6'5" / 254 | 71 |
| Sterling Westbrook | LE | So. | Pure Power | 91 | 6'3" / 256 | 71 |
| Champ Kapanui | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 11 | 6'1" / 205 | 70 |
| Isaiah Buxton | CB | So. | Field | — | 6'0" / 180 | 70 |
| Melvin Wagner | LE | Fr. | Pure Power | 55 | 6'1" / 258 | 70 |
| Noa Siaosi | DT | Jr. | Power Rusher | 92 | 6'2" / 268 | 70 |
| Sirr Bible | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 56 | 6'2" / 220 | 70 |
| Trajan Sinatra | K | Jr. | Power | 36 | 5'11" / 185 | 70 |
| Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 39 | 5'11" / 186 | 70 |
| Zeke Clay | HB | Fr. | Backfield Threat | 37 | 5'11" / 220 | 70 |
| Caleb Womack | CB | Sr. | Zone | 32 | 5'10" / 180 | 69 |
| Carson Clark | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 1 | 5'9" / 170 | 69 |
| Charles Cox III | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 21 | 6'0" / 195 | 69 |
| Colton Thomas | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 95 | 6'1" / 260 | 69 |
| Etu Finau | LE | Sr. | Pure Power | 89 | 6'4" / 238 | 69 |
| Hunter Nowell | SS | Jr. | Box Specialist | 31 | 6'1" / 206 | 69 |
| Robert McDaniel | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 8 | 6'2" / 200 | 69 |
| Ryan Boultwood | TE | Jr. | Vertical Threat | 88 | 6'3" / 232 | 69 |
| Ryker Ruelas | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 17 | 6'3" / 194 | 69 |
| Sean Lidge | RG | So. | Agile | 79 | 6'5" / 180 | 69 |
| Viliami Teu | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 20 | 5'10" / 212 | 69 |
| CJ Lee | QB | So. | Dual Threat | 16 | 6'1" / 169 | 68 |
| Daniel Tuliau | LG | Fr. | Agile | 77 | 6'3" / 305 | 68 |
| Francois Jones Jr. | CB | Jr. | Field | 12 | 6'0" / 168 | 68 |
| Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 83 | 6'4" / 224 | 68 |
| Kejuan Bullard Jr. | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 5 | 6'1" / 200 | 68 |
| Khaleb Barnett | WR | Fr. | Contested Specialist | 49 | 5'8" / 175 | 68 |
| Pierce Walker | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 13 | 5'10" / 180 | 68 |
| Solomone Langi | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 51 | 6'0" / 285 | 68 |
| Trace Hernandez | WR | So. | Gadget | 18 | 5'10" / 175 | 68 |
| Aizik Mahuka | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | 7 | 6'3" / 225 | 67 |
| Devin Olmande | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 23 | 6'2" / 180 | 67 |
| Dylan Aguilera | TE | Sr. | Pure Blocker | 44 | 5'10" / 220 | 67 |
| Jeremiah Fung | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 80 | 6'3" / 205 | 67 |
| Maliki Crawford | CB | Jr. | Zone | 2 | 6'4" / 191 | 67 |
| Zane Carter | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 25 | 6'4" / 230 | 67 |
| Blake Tabaracci | MLB | So. | Thumper | 40 | 6'1" / 232 | 66 |
| Cayden Woolwine | MLB | So. | Lurker | 19 | 6'1" / 205 | 66 |
| Daniel Rolovich | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 5 | 6'4" / 205 | 66 |
| Dylan Lee | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | 4 | 6'1" / 219 | 66 |
| Jonathan Watts | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 22 | 6'3" / 182 | 66 |
| Simeon Afalava | RT | Sr. | Agile | 56 | 6'3" / 311 | 66 |
| Trevante Carruthers | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 47 | 6'2" / 256 | 66 |
| Greco Carrillo | CB | So. | Field | 10 | 5'9" / 166 | 65 |
| John Norwood | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 97 | 6'3" / 220 | 65 |
| Ikinasio Tupou | RT | So. | Pass Protector | 70 | 6'6" / 295 | 64 |
| Jeremiah Tuiileila | ROLB | Fr. | Thumper | 45 | 6'3" / 255 | 64 |
| Brady Van Bennekum | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 53 | 6'2" / 217 | 63 |
| Luke Richey | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 16 | 6'3" / 209 | 63 |
| Mitchell Jones | C | So. | Pass Protector | 74 | 6'3" / 310 | 63 |
| Naseri Danielson | MLB | Jr. | Lurker | 3 | 6'0" / 220 | 63 |
| Tama Amisone | WR | So. | Gadget | 7 | 5'11" / 184 | 63 |
| David Perez | C | So. | Agile | 78 | 6'2" / 284 | 62 |
| Jackson Barton | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 27 | 5'11" / 185 | 62 |
| Malakai Hoeft | LOLB | Sr. | Lurker | 24 | 6'2" / 224 | 62 |
| Nassir Pitters | LOLB | Jr. | Lurker | 23 | 6'1" / 209 | 62 |
| Jimmy Garrard | RG | Fr. | Pass Protector | 66 | 6'3" / 299 | 61 |
| Manuel Serna | LT | So. | Agile | 76 | 6'5" / 282 | 61 |
| Mitchell Brown | RT | So. | Agile | 68 | 6'3" / 272 | 61 |
| Nathan Balestrieri | RG | Jr. | Agile | 64 | 6'1" / 294 | 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.