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SMU Mustangs CFB 27 Ratings
SMU’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Mustangs' projected starters average 82 OVR, 22nd of 138 FBS teams; PJ Williams (RT, 92) is the highest-rated player.
SMU Mustangs team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 82
- 22nd of 138
- Offense
- 84.6
- 11th nationally
- Defense
- 79.3
- 44th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 17
- 2 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Kevin Jennings 89 | 89 | 11th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 4 on roster | Kendrick Raphael 87 | 87 | 27th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 14 on roster | Yamir Knight 85, Yannick Smith 82, Jalen Cooper 79 | 82 | 41st / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Theo Melin Ohrstrom 82 | 82 | 22nd / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 17 on roster | PJ Williams 92, Addison Nichols 91, Joshua Bates 84, Andrew Chamblee 81, Dramodd Odoms 79 | 85.4 | 4th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster | Marques White 84, Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder 82, Aakil Washington 80, Christian Davis 79 | 81.3 | 33rd / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 7 on roster | Alexander Kilgore 82, Brandon Booker 77, Brandon Miyazono 74 | 77.7 | 42nd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Jayvon Thomas 79, Jarvis Lee 78 | 78.5 | 72nd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 6 on roster | Jimmy Wyrick 83, Jaden Milliner-Jones 74 | 78.5 | 65th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Nick Reed 76 | 76 | 72nd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Wade McSparron 76 | 76 | 53rd / 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
SMU roster ratings
30 Fr · 14 So · 19 Jr · 22 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Williams | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 59 | 6'5" / 313 | 92 |
| Addison Nichols | RG | Sr. | Pass Protector | 63 | 6'5" / 320 | 91 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 7 | 6'0" / 192 | 89 |
| Kendrick Raphael | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'11" / 200 | 87 |
| Yamir Knight | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 8 | 5'8" / 186 | 85 |
| Joshua Bates | C | Jr. | Pass Protector | 64 | 6'3" / 315 | 84 |
| Marques White | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 16 | 6'2" / 250 | 84 |
| Jimmy Wyrick | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 21 | 5'10" / 185 | 83 |
| Alexander Kilgore | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 54 | 6'1" / 230 | 82 |
| Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 5 | 6'6" / 305 | 82 |
| Theo Melin Ohrstrom | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 18 | 6'6" / 257 | 82 |
| Yannick Smith | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 3 | 6'3" / 207 | 82 |
| Andrew Chamblee | LG | Sr. | Agile | 74 | 6'6" / 308 | 81 |
| Randy Pittman Jr. | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 5 | 6'2" / 240 | 81 |
| Aakil Washington | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 58 | 6'3" / 243 | 80 |
| Derrick McFall | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | — | 5'11" / 187 | 80 |
| Dramekco Green | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 4 | 6'0" / 203 | 80 |
| Christian Davis | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 97 | 6'3" / 328 | 79 |
| Dramodd Odoms | LT | Fr. | Agile | 75 | 6'6" / 318 | 79 |
| Jalen Cooper | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 10 | 6'2" / 180 | 79 |
| Jalen Hale | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 2 | 6'1" / 198 | 79 |
| Jayvon Thomas | CB | Sr. | Field | 4 | 5'11" / 196 | 79 |
| Daylon Singleton | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 13 | 5'11" / 178 | 78 |
| Jarvis Lee | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 1 | 5'11" / 185 | 78 |
| Woo Spencer | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 55 | 6'4" / 316 | 78 |
| Brandon Booker | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 28 | 6'1" / 225 | 77 |
| Jonathan Jefferson | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 94 | 6'3" / 315 | 77 |
| Max Wright | LT | Fr. | Agile | 71 | 6'8" / 315 | 77 |
| Christian Rhodes | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 21 | 6'1" / 205 | 76 |
| Darrell Galloway | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 86 | 6'4" / 211 | 76 |
| Jaelyn Davis-Robinson | CB | Sr. | Field | 13 | 6'1" / 190 | 76 |
| Nick Reed | K | Jr. | Power | 99 | 5'7" / 180 | 76 |
| Tavion Atkinson | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 6 | 6'5" / 280 | 76 |
| Wade McSparron | P | So. | Power | 43 | 6'3" / 236 | 76 |
| Zack Turner | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 9 | 6'3" / 215 | 76 |
| Andre Nickerson Jr. | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 85 | 6'3" / 235 | 75 |
| Carterrious Brown | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 11 | 6'2" / 190 | 75 |
| Drew Evers | LG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 78 | 6'5" / 305 | 75 |
| Jahkai Lang | RE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 52 | 6'3" / 255 | 75 |
| Ty Hawkins | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 1 | 6'0" / 203 | 75 |
| Aljour Miles II | WR | Fr. | Contested Specialist | 15 | 6'3" / 210 | 74 |
| Brandon Miyazono | MLB | Sr. | Signal Caller | 29 | 6'1" / 235 | 74 |
| Jaden Milliner-Jones | SS | Jr. | Coverage Specialist | 11 | 5'11" / 200 | 74 |
| Jamal Anderson | ROLB | Jr. | Lurker | 32 | 6'3" / 225 | 74 |
| Kevin Allen | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 93 | 6'2" / 291 | 74 |
| La'Modrick Spencer | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 15 | 6'1" / 191 | 74 |
| Trey Jackson | TE | So. | Vertical Threat | 88 | 6'5" / 240 | 74 |
| Tyren Polley Jr. | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 10 | 6'0" / 195 | 74 |
| William Nettles | CB | So. | Field | — | 6'0" / 195 | 74 |
| Caden Marshall | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 12 | 6'2" / 215 | 73 |
| Marcellus Barnes Jr. | CB | Jr. | Field | 8 | 6'1" / 180 | 73 |
| Trey Wilson | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 14 | 6'3" / 275 | 73 |
| Alex Woods | RG | Jr. | Agile | 77 | 6'4" / 300 | 72 |
| Hudson Woods | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 92 | 6'3" / 230 | 72 |
| Ira Singleton IV | RE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 9 | 6'5" / 240 | 72 |
| Isaiah Robertson | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 45 | 6'0" / 204 | 72 |
| Link Rhodes | WR | Sr. | Gadget | 24 | 6'2" / 200 | 72 |
| Zadian Gentry | CB | Fr. | Field | 2 | 6'1" / 179 | 72 |
| Abdul Muhammad | FS | Jr. | Hybrid | 27 | 5'8" / 180 | 71 |
| Abel Hoopii | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 58 | 6'5" / 340 | 71 |
| Amontre Harris | LE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 33 | 6'4" / 220 | 71 |
| Jakai Anderson | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 16 | 6'0" / 170 | 71 |
| Sheldon Goodrich | RT | Jr. | Pass Protector | 72 | 6'7" / 285 | 71 |
| Tyron Winslow | LE | Fr. | Pure Power | 56 | 6'4" / 275 | 71 |
| Dakota Dickson | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'4" / 315 | 70 |
| Deuce Gilbert | CB | Fr. | Field | 20 | 5'11" / 180 | 70 |
| Toa Katoa | LG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 52 | 6'4" / 335 | 70 |
| I'Zayah Young | LOLB | Fr. | Lurker | 24 | 6'0" / 215 | 69 |
| Jalen Shivers | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 90 | 6'4" / 280 | 69 |
| Javion Holiday | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 3 | 6'1" / 186 | 69 |
| Sael Reyes | SS | So. | Hybrid | 22 | 6'1" / 197 | 69 |
| Drew Hill | LG | Fr. | Agile | 76 | 6'3" / 288 | 68 |
| Kenneth Goodwin III | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 30 | 6'2" / 210 | 68 |
| X'Zavier Barnett | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 83 | 6'1" / 195 | 68 |
| Antonio McCullough | RG | Fr. | Pass Protector | 61 | 6'4" / 299 | 67 |
| Gabe Hawkins | LT | So. | Pass Protector | 70 | 6'4" / 285 | 67 |
| Graham Uter | C | So. | Pass Protector | 50 | 6'5" / 304 | 67 |
| Jaylen Moses | SS | So. | Hybrid | 26 | 5'10" / 191 | 67 |
| Jordyn Adams | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 22 | 6'1" / 181 | 67 |
| Tripp Riordan | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 84 | 6'5" / 248 | 67 |
| Cole Leinart | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 12 | 6'3" / 185 | 66 |
| Morgan Tribbett | TE | Jr. | Pure Blocker | 48 | 5'11" / 230 | 66 |
| Brendan Mullen | RT | Fr. | Pass Protector | 73 | 6'7" / 285 | 64 |
| Daniel McDowell | C | Fr. | Raw Strength | 68 | 6'3" / 180 | 64 |
| Tyrone Crethers | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 81 | 6'0" / 185 | 64 |
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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.