Denver Broncos ratings in Madden NFL 24

Electronic Arts unveiled its ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 24 game. Here’s a look at how the Broncos stack up.

The stars

Denver has two players who received overall ratings of at least 90 — cornerback Pat Surtain II (94) and safety Justin Simmons (92). Surtain, who received his first All-Pro first-team selection last season, climbed double-digits from last year’s initial rating of 83 and overtakes Simmons for the highest rating on the team. He is ranked No. 3 among cornerbacks in the game, behind Miami’s Jalen Ramsey (97) and Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander (95).

It’s the third straight season in which Simmons opens with an overall score of at least 90. He is tied for second among free safeties in the game with Tennessee’s Kevin Byard (92) and behind Pittsburgh’s Minkah FitzPatrick (93).

On the offensive side, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy comes in with the highest rating at 83. After a below-average season, quarterback Russell Wilson drops to a 77, down 10 points from his initial rating for Madden NFL 23.

The rookies

Oklahoma receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was Denver’s highest selection in the 2023 draft, coming in the second round with the 63rd overall pick. He received an overall rating of 74, ranking him fifth among the Broncos receivers. Here’s a look at the team’s other draft picks:

• Round 3, No. 67 overall: LB Drew Sanders — 72
• Round 3, No. 83 overall: CB Riley Moss — 70
• Round 6, No. 183 overall: S JL Skinner — 66
• Round 7, No. 257 overall: C Alex Forsyth — 63

Broncos offensive ratings

Quarterbacks: Russell Wilson (77), Jarrett Stidham (62), Ben Dinucci (54).

Halfbacks: Javonte Williams (82), Samaje Perine (78), Tyler Badie (68), Tony Jones Jr. (66).

Fullback: Michael Burton (71).

Wide receivers: Jerry Jeudy (83), Courtland Sutton (82), Tim Patrick (80), K.J. Hamler (75), Marvin Mims Jr. (74), Marquez Callaway (72), Kendall Hinton (70), Montrell Washington (68), Lil’Jordan Humphrey (66), Jalen Virgil (62), Brandon Johnson (61).

Tight ends: Greg Dulcich (74), Adam Trautman (72), Chris Manhertz (70), Albert Okwuegbunam (69), Tommy Hudson (62). Mitchell Fraboni (32) is the team’s long snapper but listed in the game as a tight end.

Guards: Ben Powers (81), Quinn Meinerz (78), Luke Wattenberg (63), William Sherman (60).

Center: Lloyd Cushenberry III (72), Alex Forsyth (63), Kyle Fuller (59).

Tackles: Garett Bolles (81), Mike McGlinchey (80), Cameron Fleming (74), Isaiah Prince (62), Quinn Bailey (55), Christian Dilauro (54).

Broncos defensive ratings

Defensive ends: Zach Allen (79), Matt Henningsen (66), Eyioma Uwazurike (65), Jonathan Harris (60).

Defensive tackles: D.J. Jones (78), Mike Purcell (73), Elijah Garcia (64), Jordan Jackson (64).

Outside linebackers: Randy Gregory (83), Frank Clark (76), Baron Browning (75), Jonathon Cooper (72), Nik Bonitto (70), Thomas Incoom (62), Aaron Patrick (61).

Middle linebackers: Josey Jewell (80), Alex Singleton (79), Jonas Griffith (72), Drew Sanders (72), Justin Strnad (64).

Cornerbacks: Pat Surtain II (94), K’Waun Williams (76), Damarri Mathis (72), Riley Moss (70), Tremon Smith (69), Essang Bassey (66), Faion Hicks (64), Delonte Hood (61).