The Launch Ratings Landscape
EA's College Football 27 player ratings database is live with 9,013 listed players, and the top of the table is now clear enough to build a meaningful ranking. The following breakdown is based on official EA data and third-party media roundups checked against the live database. All ratings are subject to post-launch updates.
Top 10 Overall Ratings
The highest overall ratings in the launch database include Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at 99 overall, the only confirmed 99 in the current media roundup. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore leads his position at 95 overall. The next tier includes players like Leonard Moore, Carter Smith, Kewan Lacy, Malachi Toney, Ahmad Hardy, and Cayden Green, all positioned among the elite tier of the database. Colin Simmons and KJ Bolden also appear in the upper tier based on verified third-party coverage of the ratings rollout.
Quarterback Rankings
Dante Moore leads all quarterbacks at 95 overall, followed by Julian Sayin at 94 and Trinidad Chambliss at 93. CJ Carr and Jayden Maiava both sit at 92. Arch Manning is listed at 91, placing him outside the top five but still among the most searched players in the database due to the Texas brand and family name.
Running Back and Wide Receiver Leaders
The skill positions feature several standout ratings. Running back rankings include top-tier athletes with a mix of power and speed archetypes. Wide receiver depth is especially strong, with Jeremiah Smith's 99 overall anchoring the position and several other receivers in the low-to-mid 90s providing matchup problems for defensive backs.
Defensive Standouts and Speed Leaders
On defense, edge rushers and defensive backs lead the overall ratings at their respective positions. Whit Weeks is among the notable defensive names from the initial coverage. Speed ratings are a separate conversation from overall — several players carry elite speed marks that make them dangerous in open field even if their overall rating is not at the very top of the database.
Ratings Can Change After Launch
It is important to remember that these ratings reflect the launch database and not necessarily the final season-long state of the game. EA traditionally releases roster updates after the opening weeks of the real college football season, and player ratings may shift based on real-world performance, injuries, and transfer portal movement. Treat the current database as the starting point, not the final word.
Sources
Information sourced from the official EA SPORTS College Football 27 player ratings database at ea.com, Athlon Sports coverage at athlonsports.com, and TeamCrafters community data at teamcrafters.net. TeamCrafters is an unofficial community resource and should be treated as supplementary to official EA data. Last updated July 2, 2026.