The NFL season is nearly upon us, and the Madden 2021 ratings are beginning to get released. That included new rookie ratings at quarterback and wide receiver, revealing how the game will value former USC Trojans wideout Michael Pittman, Jr.
Pittman, now with the Indianapolis Colts after getting selected 34th overall, was given an overall grade of 71 by Madden, tying him with Devin Duvernay of the Ravens and Tee Higgins of the Bengals.
There are seven receivers ahead of Pittman, including former PAC-12 foes Brandon Aiyuk and Lavishka Shenault, who each earned a 72 rating.
That is a bit surprising considering most people predict Pittman will produce numbers among the top-5, or even top-3, rookie receivers in 2020. The vertical threat joins a pass-heavy offense in Indianapolis, led by head coach Frank Reich and veteran quarterback Philip Rivers.
Of course, Madden ratings don’t equate to predicted performance, and Pittman’s numbers will almost certainly change as the season goes on – ideally for the better.
Stay tuned for Austin Jackson’s ratings, which will come out when Madden releases their rookie offensive line ratings later this month.
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