Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley is expected to make an impact in the NFL immediately, but what kind of damage can he do on your Xbox or PlayStation?
“Madden NFL 19” released its ratings for the incoming crop of rookies, and Barkley clocks in at a respectable 82 overall with 94 agility, 93 acceleration and 92 speed. No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield is just behind Barkley with an 81 overall rating highlighted by a 95 in throw power.
However, neither Barkley or Mayfield took the honor of highest-rated rookie. That went to Colts guard Quenton Nelson, who was given an 83 overall rating.
‘Madden NFL 19’ rookie ratings
Top 5 quarterbacks
| Player | Team | Rating |
| Baker Mayfield | Browns | 81 OVR |
| Lamar Jackson | Ravens | 79 OVR |
| Josh Rosen | Cardinals | 78 OVR |
| Sam Darnold | Jets | 75 OVR |
| Josh Allen | Bills | 74 OVR |
Top 5 running backs
| Player | Team | Rating |
| Saquon Barkley | Giants | 82 OVR |
| Derrius Guice | Redskins | 78 OVR |
| Ronald Jones II | Buccaneers | 77 OVR |
| Sony Michel | Patriots | 77 OVR |
| Nick Chubb | Browns | 76 OVR |
Top 5 wide receivers
| Player | Team | Rating |
| D.J. Moore | Panthers | 77 OVR |
| Calvin Ridley | Falcons | 77 OVR |
| Dante Pettis | 49ers | 76 OVR |
| Courtland Sutton | Broncos | 75 OVR |
| Anthony Miller | Bears | 74 OVR |
Top 5 defenders
| Player | Position | Team | Rating |
| Roquan Smith | MLB | Bears | 81 OVR |
| Bradley Chubb | DE | Broncos | 80 OVR |
| Derwin James | SS | Chargers | 80 OVR |
| Denzel Ward | CB | Browns | 80 OVR |
| Vita Vea | DT | Buccaneers | 79 OVR |
