Conference
American Athletic Conference Football
14 member programs, ordered by the average College Football 27 rating of their projected starters.
Ratings updated Nov 9, 2026
| Team | Top CFB 27 player | Starter avg | National | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Mond Tapp LE 89 | 80 | 56th | Ratings · Records | |
| Jahiem White HB 91 | 79.2 | 64th | Ratings · Records | |
| C.J. Hicks RE 87 | 78.9 | 68th | Ratings · Records | |
| Easton Messer WR 93 | 78.8 | 70th | Ratings · Records | |
| Will Henderson III HB 88 | 78 | 83rd | Ratings · Records | |
| Cam Nichols LG 89 | 77.8 | 87th | Ratings · Records | |
| Elijah Green CB 88 | 77.8 | 87th | Ratings · Records | |
| Peter Clarke TE 89 | 77.4 | 92nd | Ratings · Records | |
| Jamauri McClure HB 83 | 77 | 98th | Ratings · Records | |
| Brady Small C 91 | 76.9 | 100th | Ratings · Records | |
| Brandon Best C 84 | 76.3 | 109th | Ratings · Records | |
| Marlin Dean RE 85 | 76.2 | 112th | Ratings · Records | |
| Jesus Machado Jr. MLB 85 | 75 | 128th | Ratings · Records | |
| Jaden Barnes WR 83 | 74.8 | 133rd | Ratings · Records |
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.
Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “EA roster mroster_434_206.db” roster update, imported 2026-11-09 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Nov 9, 2026.