Training camps are within reach, the new season can already be seen on the horizon, and the most famous video game Madden 23 is almost ready for launch. With that comes the usual arguments on who the best players in the league are. There will always be legitimate arguments like rankings, but the players will get in on the fun. And with that in mind, here's a breakdown of the initial ratings at the launch of Madden 23, some top players at each position and the annual 99 club, which has turned into an honor around the sport.

99 Club

The best players in Madden NFL 23 receive a 99 overall rating to reflect their significant impact on the field in the game. A 99 overall rating is a rare distinction, with only a handful of players each year being placed at the pinnacle of player ratings when the game releases. Madden NFL 23 will release with four 99 overall players.

Aaron Donald, RE, Los Angeles Rams
Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Myles Garrett, RE, Cleveland Browns
Trent Williams, LT, San Francisco 49ers

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Quarterbacks

Tom Brady (QB) - 97 OVR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Aaron Rodgers (QB) - 96 OVR - Green Bay Packers
Patrick Mahomes (QB) - 95 OVR - Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Allen (QB) - 92 OVR - Buffalo Bills
Joe Burrow (QB) - 90 OVR - Cincinnati Bengals
Dak Prescott (QB) - 89 OVR - Dallas Cowboys
Justin Herbert (QB) - 88 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Lamar Jackson (QB) - 87 OVR - Baltimore Ravens
Russell Wilson (QB) - 87 OVR - Denver Broncos
Matthew Stafford (QB) - 85 OVR - Los Angeles Rams

Wide receivers

Davante Adams (WR) - 99 OVR - Las Vegas Raiders
Cooper Kupp (WR) - 98 OVR - Los Angeles Rams
Tyreek Hill (WR) - 97 OVR - Miami Dolphins
DeAndre Hopkins (WR) - 96 OVR - Arizona Cardinals
Stefon Diggs (WR) - 95 OVR - Buffalo Bills
Justin Jefferson (WR) - 93 OVR - Minnesota Vikings
Mike Evans (WR) - 92 OVR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Keenan Allen (WR) - 91 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Terry McLaurin (WR) - 91 OVR - Washington Commanders
Amari Cooper (WR) - 90 OVR - Cleveland Browns

Tight ends

Travis Kelce (TE) - 98 OVR - Kansas City Chiefs
George Kittle (TE) - 97 OVR - San Francisco 49ers
Mark Andrews (TE) - 93 OVR - Baltimore Ravens
Darren Waller (TE) - 91 OVR - Las Vegas Raiders
T.J. Hockenson (TE) - 89 OVR - Detroit Lions
Kyle Pitts (TE) - 87 OVR - Atlanta Falcons
Mike Gesicki (TE) - 86 OVR - Miami Dolphins
Dallas Goedert (TE) - 85 OVR - Philadelphia Eagles
Hunter Henry (TE) - 84 OVR - New England Patriots
Zach Ertz (TE) - 84 OVR - Arizona Cardinals

Running backs

Derrick Henry (HB) - 97 OVR - Tennessee Titans
Christian McCaffrey (HB) - 96 OVR - Carolina Panthers
Nick Chubb (HB) - 96 OVR - Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Taylor (HB) - 95 OVR - Indianapolis Colts
Dalvin Cook (HB) - 94 OVR - Minnesota Vikings
Joe Mixon (HB) - 93 OVR - Cincinnati Bengals
Alvin Kamara (HB) - 90 OVR - New Orleans Saints
Aaron Jones (HB) - 89 OVR - Green Bay Packers
Austin Ekeler (HB) - 88 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Ezekiel Elliott (HB) - 88 OVR - Dallas Cowboys

Safeties

Tyrann Mathieu (SS) - 94 OVR - New Orleans Saints
Derwin James Jr. (SS) - 93 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Budda Baker (SS) - 92 OVR - Arizona Cardinals
Kevin Byard (FS) - 92 OVR - Tennessee Titans
Justin Simmons (FS) - 91 OVR - Denver Broncos
Micah Hyde (FS) - 91 OVR - Buffalo Bills
Harrison Smith (SS) - 90 OVR - Minnesota Vikings
Jamal Adams (SS) - 90 OVR - Seattle Seahawks
Jessie Bates III (FS) - 90 OVR - Cincinnati Bengals
Jordan Poyer (SS) - 90 OVR - Buffalo Bills

Cornerbacks

Jalen Ramsey (CB) - 98 OVR - Los Angeles Rams
Jaire Alexander (CB) - 94 OVR - Green Bay Packers
Tre'Davious White (CB) - 93 OVR - Buffalo Bills
Darius Slay Jr. (CB) - 92 OVR - Philadelphia Eagles
Denzel Ward (CB) - 92 OVR - Cleveland Browns
Marshon Lattimore (CB) - 91 OVR - New Orleans Saints
Stephon Gilmore (CB) - 91 OVR - Indianapolis Colts
JC Jackson (CB) - 90 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Marlon Humphrey (CB) - 90 OVR - Baltimore Ravens
A.J. Terrell Jr. (CB) - 89 OVR - Atlanta Falcons

Kickers

Justin Tucker (K) - 90 OVR - Baltimore Ravens
Harrison Butker (K) - 84 OVR - Kansas City Chiefs
Evan McPherson (K) - 83 OVR - Cincinnati Bengals
Chris Boswell (K) - 82 OVR - Pittsburgh Steelers
Younghoe Koo (K) - 82 OVR - Atlanta Falcons
Daniel Carlson (K) - 81 OVR - Las Vegas Raiders
Graham Gano (K) - 81 OVR - New York Giants
Robbie Gould (K) - 80 OVR - San Francisco 49ers
Matt Gay (K) - 79 OVR - Los Angeles Rams
Brandon McManus (K) - 78 OVR - Denver Broncos

Linebackers

Fred Warner (MLB) - 94 OVR - San Francisco 49ers
Demario Davis (MLB) - 93 OVR - New Orleans Saints
Lavonte David (MLB) - 92 OVR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bobby Wagner (MLB) - 91 OVR - Los Angeles Rams
Darius Leonard (LOLB) - 90 OVR - Indianapolis Colts
Roquan Smith (ROLB) - 89 OVR - Chicago Bears
Micah Parsons (ROLB) - 88 OVR - Dallas Cowboys
Eric Kendricks (MLB) - 88 OVR - Minnesota Vikings
De'Vondre Campbell (MLB) - 87 OVR - Green Bay Packers
Devin White (MLB) - 85 OVR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offensive Line

Trent Williams (LT) - 99 OVR - San Francisco 49ers
Tyron Smith (LT) - 95 OVR - Dallas Cowboys
David Bakhtiari (LT) - 94 OVR - Green Bay Packers
Terron Armstead (LT) - 93 OVR - Miami Dolphins
Ronnie Stanley (LT) - 90 OVR - Baltimore Ravens
Laremy Tunsil (LT) - 88 OVR - Houston Texans
Jordan Mailata (LT) - 84 OVR - Philadelphia Eagles
Kolton Miller (LT) - 84 OVR - Las Vegas Raiders
Rashawn Slater (LT) - 84 OVR - Los Angeles Chargers
Dion Dawkins (LT) - 83 OVR - Buffalo Bills

Defensive Ends

Aaron Donald (RE) - 99 OVR - Los Angeles Rams
Myles Garrett (RE) - 99 OVR - Cleveland Browns
Nick Bosa (RE) - 94 OVR - San Francisco 49ers
Cameron Heyward (RE) - 93 OVR - Pittsburgh Steelers
Von Miller (RE) - 92 OVR - Buffalo Bills
Cameron Jordan (LE) - 90 OVR - Dallas Cowboys
DeMarcus Lawrence (LE) - 90 OVR - Dallas Cowboys
Jeffery Simmons (RE) - 88 OVR - Tennessee Titans
Calais Campbell (RE) - 87 OVR - Baltimore Ravens

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