Ratings continue to be unveiled for the highly anticipated video game, EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 21.”
Last week, quarterback Justin Herbert and wide receivers K.J. Hill and Joe Reed had theirs revealed. On Tuesday, the rookie running back’s ratings were unfolded.
The Chargers selected former UCLA RB Joshua Kelley in the fourth-round of this year’s draft.
Kelley was given a 67 overall rating.
Here’s a look at other significant ratings for Kelley:
- Speed – 89
- Acceleration – 87
- Strength – 75
- Agility – 84
- Awareness – 69
- Catching – 64
- Carrying – 88
Kelley joins an ascending backfield that consists of Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson.
Kelley has been seen as strictly a short-yardage specialist by many, but I believe he’s going to be used more than that.
Kelley showed that he is capable of taking on a big load for UCLA in 2018 and 2019, receiving 225 and 229 touches, respectively. However, he made the most with them, posting 1,000-plus rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in both seasons.
For someone that has that type of production and was taken that high over other positions of need like offensive tackle, wide receiver and cornerback, they’re certainly seen as more than just a bruiser.
I expect the Chargers to roll with a committee approach for their backfield early on in the season, but for Kelley to receive the bulk of the carries as the season goes on, especially if Jackson is unable to stay healthy.