For those fans patiently waiting for “Madden 21” to be released, it’s all about watching and re-watching the gameplay trailers, looking at the cover that features Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and hoping to get into the closed BETA launch of the game. But as we get closer to the day you can buy the game in stores, EA Sports is trickling out updated player ratings for fans to obsess over.
EA Sports released the first batch of “Madden 21″ rookie player ratings, giving grades out to the wide receivers and quarterbacks. For the Ravens’ two rookie wide receivers, it means finally seeing where they stand.
The Ravens selected Devin Duvernay in the third round and James Proche in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. While Duvernay rates higher, getting a 71 overall player rating, Proche isn’t really that far behind with a 65 overall rating. But let’s take a closer look at how they rank in some specific categories.
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Both Duvernay and Proche are speed demons, given their 92 and 88 speed ratings in the game. It’s also no surprise that both players have above average short-route-running grades as well. But what might be most impressive is the 78 and 82 catch-in-traffic ratings Proche and Duvernay have. Both were used extensively in the slot in college and project to be quick-hitting options for Jackson in Baltimore, meaning their ability to catch the ball in the middle of the field where hits are often coming immediately afterward will pay huge dividends for “Madden 21” players as well as for Jackson in real life.
Duvernay and Proche look like great digital additions for the Ravens, teaming up with Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, and Willie Snead to create a pretty interesting and capable wide receiver corps. When combined with tight end Mark Andrews and the bevy of running backs Baltimore has on the roster, the Ravens’ offense looks as deadly as ever. And as we saw with Marquise Brown at the controls, Baltimore’s offense was already championship-worthy in last season’s edition of the video game franchise.
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