The 10 highest-rated Illini football players in the EA Sports College Football 25

NCAA college football The wildly popular video game became available on Monday the 25th after a decade-long drought.

Buyers who pre-ordered the game’s deluxe edition got early access to the game, which officially released on Friday, and as release preparations got closer, the game generated huge buzz.

Illinois A team has an 82 overall rating with a 76-rated offense and 78-rated defense.

Although no Illini player has an overall rating of 90 or better, here are the top 10 rated Illini players in the video game.

10.Db miles scott , Rating: 79

Miles Scott had a solid first year as the starting free safety for the Illini and had pick-sixes in both the first and last games of the season. The former walk-on wide receiver was in his first season as a defensive back after moving on last spring and actually becoming a free safety last summer. Illinois is excited about Scott’s development.

9. RB Caden Feagin | Rating: 79

Fagin was a somewhat difficult case study. Had he not missed the final two games of the year, he could have been Big Ten Freshman of the Year and potentially in line for a higher rating. It may be a stretch but missing games left yards and touchdowns on the table. He’s a monster with more speed than he’s given credit for and should be a top pick for the Illini this year.

8 dB. Xavier Scott | Rating: 79

Scott’s versatility, length and athleticism coupled with his solid production in his first year as a starter catapulted him into the top 10. His versatility to play nickel or outside corner will be huge for the Illini this year. Scott allowed few receptions and yards: 54 receptions on 91 targets for 663 yards, but he is a good college football player.

7. WR Pat Bryant Rating: 81

Bryant has had a very productive few seasons, but NFLers have impressed him a bit Isaiah Williams And casey washington, Bryant has left a lot on the table due to some inconsistencies, but he has shown he can be the Big Ten’s No. 1 wide receiver and should be in line to show that this year. He has had 77 catches and 1,013 yards with nine touchdowns over the past two seasons.

6. QB Luke Altmire | Rating: 81

Although the first few games of the season were tough for Altmire in his first year as a starter, he really settled down in the middle part of the season and had a 10 to 3 touchdown to interception ratio in his final six games of the year. , He threw for 1,883 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 282 yards in his first year as a starter. he got hurt late at night minnesota And stuck to Illinois red-hot john paddock For the final three games of the season.

5.C josh crutz, Rating: 82

Creutz had a solid season in his first year as the Illini’s starter and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention. He is expected to take a leap and be one of the leaders on the offensive line and potentially be a team captain this season. Creutz has expressed a desire to transition from a serviceable Big Ten center last year to one of the best in the league and a head coach bret bielema It is being promoted this way.

4.OLB Seth Coleman Rating: 82

The real-life Coleman needs to show more consistency this season to solidly establish himself as a no-doubt draft pick next spring, but he’ll be one of the most talented players on the Illini defense and has a new game. Should be a good player and rated fairly with 130 career tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12 passes defensed along with 12.5 sacks. It’s no surprise that he has the highest rating in the team.

3. db tyler strain, Rating: 84

The tension here is a bit of a surprise, but EA Sports likes its pace (94 overall). Strain began his career at boundary cornerback and is a candidate to move to the nickel spot on the Illini defense this year. He has the versatility to move out as needed, which will likely depend on where Illinois plays Xavier Scott.

2.CB Terrence Brooks Rating:84

Brooks arrives as one of the big offseason additions after two strong seasons at Texas. He will be the No. 1 cornerback for the Illini after an honorable mention All-Big 12 season. Although Brooks is not as solid in zone coverage, he is excellent in man-to-man and should be a perfect fit for the Illini defense.

1. OT Jesse Davis | Rating: 84

Plug-and-play left tackles are hard to find and Illinois acquired a great tackle from the transfer portal in New Mexico’s Jesse Davis. It wouldn’t have been a big deal to see Davis testing the NFL Draft waters last offseason — and Pro Football Focus had him as a draftable player — but he transferred to the Illini to raise his stock. He and Brooks are the two biggest transfer additions of the cycle and round out the top five.