With training camp expected to be right around the corner, the release of Madden NFL 21 will quickly follow. While the ratings aren’t out yet, we do have an early look at the rookie quarterback class, including Indianapolis Colts fourth-round pick Jacob Eason.
The rookie quarterback in the Circle City isn’t expected to see playing time during his rookie season. With Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett still on the roster, it will be some time before Eason sees the field.
That’s reflected in his Madden rating, which comes in at a 63 overall and the sixth-highest among rookie quarterbacks.
Eason’s 93 rating in throwing power is the highest of the class but his 82 accuracy rating is 17th among rookie quarterbacks.
Here are the quarterbacks ranked above Eason in terms of overall rating:
- Joe Burrow — 76
- Tua Tagovailoa — 73
- Jordan Love — 71
- Justin Herbert — 70
- Jalen Hurts — 68
- Jacob Eason — 63
The Washington product was expected to be a Day 2 selection but fell in the draft due to supposed work ethic concerns. He’s done everything he can to dispel those notions.
Eason has a very high ceiling given the arm talent he brings to the quarterback room but his development on the mental side of the game will be the deciding factor in his NFL career.