A month ago, we took a swing at predicting the EA College Football 27 overall ratings for some key players and Texas A&M itself. Now, with the official release of the ratings, there are a few surprises that are bound to get fans talking.
We were close with our guesses, but a few players like Rueben Owens II and Marcel Reed ended up with slightly different ratings than anticipated. Owens landed at an 87, while Reed nudged up to an 88, just making the top five. But let's dive into the standout Aggies in the new EA College Football 27 game and see how Texas A&M stacks up for the 2026 season.
Anto Saka, a fresh face among the top four Aggies, has made a splash with an 88 overall rating after transferring from Northwestern University. While he shares the same overall as Reed, Saka's individual ratings give him a slight edge. His leap from an 83 in the previous game to an 88 is impressive, highlighting a stellar 2026 campaign that earned him this boost in his first year at Texas A&M.
Then there's Marcus Ratcliffe, who wasn't even on our radar for the top five or even top ten. His jump from a 78 to an 89 overall is nothing short of remarkable.
While his 2026 season was solid, this kind of leap is rare, and it'll be interesting to see if his upcoming performance justifies this rating. If you're playing franchise mode, Ratcliffe might be a player to watch.
Dalton Brooks, whom we predicted would be in the top four, exceeded our expectations. We had him pegged at an 88 overall, but he climbed to second place with an 89, the highest on the Texas A&M defense. Brooks is the kind of player fans will want to control manually, using his skills to lead the defense and make critical stops.
Topping the list, Mario Craver takes the crown with a 91 overall rating. Our prediction had him at an 89, placing him second, but the EA Sports committee saw fit to elevate him to the top spot.
Craver's speed and acceleration make him a must-have for any "Ultimate Team." If you're looking to dominate with a wide receiver, Craver is your guy, and Texas A&M's roster offers more than just this star.
Despite making the College Football Playoffs and boasting the fourth-best recruiting class, Texas A&M was handed an 86 overall rating, placing them 14th. This seems a bit low, especially considering some of the teams ranked ahead of them like Texas, LSU, Texas Tech, and BYU. While we might think Texas A&M deserves more recognition, perhaps EA Sports sees something we don't.
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