Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow had a season to remember in 2019.
Not only did Burrow break numerous school and national passing records, but he also won the Heisman Trophy and helped lead the Tigers to the national championship.
Burrow would go on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Now that Burrow is in the NFL, he is ready for his first appearance in the legendary Madden video game series.
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On Thursday, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young took to Twitter to reveal their Madden ratings to different rookie QBs.
"Dang! This is the guy you guys got!?" – @Tua@SteveYoungQB reveals #Madden21 Ratings to Rookie QBs pic.twitter.com/PLLH1Fh8XK
— Madden NFL 21 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 9, 2020
While Burrow was not in the video with Young, he is the video game’s top-ranked rookie quarterback.
Rookie QB overall @EAMaddenNFL ratings
🎮 Burrow: 76
🎮 Tua: 73
🎮 Love: 71
🎮 Herbert: 70
🎮 Hurts: 68 pic.twitter.com/Npu3uyEHhd— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) July 9, 2020
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Here is a graphic showing where Burrow was ranked in specific categories, as well as his rookie peers.
Rookie QB ratings for @EAMaddenNFL 21#Bengals Joe Burrow: 76 [83 speed]#Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa: 73 [81 speed]#Packers Jordan Love: 71 [81 speed]#Chargers Justin Herbert: 70 [82 speed]#Eagles Jalen Hurts: 68 [86 speed]
Love is ahead of Herbert despite being picked later. pic.twitter.com/SoMNaDpp9U
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 9, 2020
While the speed rating is nice, you have to question the accuracy rating as EA Sports has Burrow ranked No. 4 in accuracy among rookie QBs. Burrow is one of the most accurate — and successful — college quarterbacks of all-time.
Madden 21 will be released on Aug. 28, however, an MVP edition of the game can be downloaded on Aug. 25.
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