
On July 28, EA Sports revealed that seven NFL athletes are joining the prestigious "99 Club" in Madden NFL 26, a title granted to players who have a 99 overall rating in the popular sports simulator. Alongside Madden NFL 26 cover athlete Saquon Barkley, other members of this year's 99 Club include offensive superstars like Bills QB Josh Allen and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson.
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PostsWeeks before the launch of Madden NFL 26, the popular football simulator revealed its seven highest-rated athletes in the upcoming title. In a short video, the NFL and EA Sports confirmed that Madden NFL 26 cover athlete Saquon Barkley is in the 99 Club, and cited his awareness and ability to evade tackles as key reasons for the high rating. The 99 Club is a title bestowed upon NFL athletes who have been granted an overall rating of 99 in Madden NFL during a given year. Barkley's teammate, Eagles RT Lane Johnson, is also in the 99 Club due to his ability to defend against aggressive blitzes on passing downs. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson returns to the 99 Club for the third time in his NFL career, after starting with a rating of 98 in Madden NFL 25.
Who Is in the 99 Club in Madden NFL 26?
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Eagles RT Lane Johnson Bengals WR Ja'marr Chase Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Bills QB Josh Allen Browns DE Myles GarrettBrowns DE Myles Garrett is the only defensive player to make this year's 99 Club. Additionally, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was granted a 99 overall rating, up from a 98 rating in Madden NFL 25. Bills QB Josh Allen made a seven-point jump from 92 to 99 in Madden NFL 26, thanks to his gritty performances throughout the 2024 season. Bengals WR Ja'marr Chase rounds out this year's 99 Club class following a breakout season in 2024.
CloseWith Madden NFL 26 also marking a return to Nintendo consoles, the game will be available on all major platforms starting August 14. EA Sports stated that it will reveal additional Madden NFL 26 player ratings in the days ahead.