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60 starter templates and 96 recruit archetypes. Templates are ready-made players; archetypes show the dial ranges, abilities and base ratings you get at each star rating.
Cornerback (5)
Aqib Talib
Physical Press Corner
Physical press corner who dominates receivers at the line of scrimmage, uses strength to break up passes at the catch point, and stays tight in coverage downfield.
Deion Sanders
Bump and Run
Lightning-fast corner with amazing movement skills, elite ability to mirror routes in man coverage, and natural return instincts that turn interceptions into potential scores.
Richard Sherman
Zone
Prototypical Cover 3 corner with a unique combination of height and speed, outstanding ball skills, and an elite ability to break up passes in zone coverage.
Rod Woodson
Physical Defensive Back
A physical defensive back who blends raw strength with blazing speed, elite tackling ability, and smooth movement to dominate both passing and rushing plays.
Edge Rusher (6)
Chris Long
Power Rusher
Technically refined edge rusher with a polished arsenal of rush moves and a relentless motor that forces constant pressure on the quarterback.
Demarcus Ware
Speed Rusher
Explosive rusher with an elite first step, rare speed to power, and a deep pass rush repertoire to beat blockers in a variety of ways.
Dwight Freeney
Speed Rusher
Twitchy pass rush specialist with sudden burst at the snap, quick wins off the edge, and refined pass rush moves that can lead to immediate backfield pressure.
Jason Taylor
Speed Rusher
Tall, slim pass rusher who wins with the rare combination of elite burst off the snap and a long reach, beating blockers cleanly and making plays behind the line of scrimmage.
Reggie White
Pure Power
Massive defensive end with overwhelming power who consistently drives tackles backward, collapses the pocket, and controls the line of scrimmage.
Terrell Suggs
Free Safety (4)
Brian Dawkins
Box Specialist
Violent safety with freakish power who delivers massive hits, works through traffic and finishes ballcarriers in the run game, and patrols the middle of the field with authority.
Brian Urlacher
Unique linebacker-safety hybrid with a huge frame who consistently makes plays in the run game while possessing solid coverage versatility at the back end.
Earl Thomas
Coverage Specialist
True deep safety with the range to cover the entire field, ball skills to contest catches and pick off passes, and reliable tackling as the last line of defense.
Ed Reed
Coverage Specialist
Zone coverage specialist who controls the middle of the field, jumps routes and makes aggressive plays on the ball, and delivers heavy hits on ball carriers.
Halfback (14)
Darren Mcfadden
North/South Receiver
Big play back with soft hands, rare speed for a bigger frame, and a physical run style that breaks arm tackles and stresses pursuit angles.
Doug Martin
Contact Seeker
Compact back who brings unexpected physicality between the tackles thanks to a low center of gravity and adds value as a capable receiver out of the backfield.
Eddie George
Contact Seeker
Aggressive, angry runner who punishes defenders at the point of attack, breaks tackles through contact, and wears down defenses with relentless downhill carries.
Jamaal Charles
East/West Playmaker
Lean, blazing fast back whose top end speed and one cut ability turn any carry or catch into a potential touchdown in the open field.
Ladainian Tomlinson
Backfield Threat
Complete back with effortless movement skills, versatile open field running, and soft hands out of the backfield, offering true three down value as a runner and receiver.
Mark Ingram
Elusive Bruiser
Solid runner with low pads, surprising agility in the open field, and the drive to grind out tough yards between the tackles.
Marshall Faulk
Backfield Threat
Elite all-purpose back who could turn every touch into a home run with sudden burst, sharp lateral quickness, and natural receiving ability out of the backfield.
Marshawn Lynch
Contact Seeker
Bruising, downhill back with elite contact balance, powerful lower body strength, and a punishing style that turns every carry into a fight for extra yards.
Matt Forte
North/South Receiver
Tall, gliding runner with soft hands, solid speed and power in the open field, and the rare ability to produce on the ground and through the air.
Peyton Hillis
North/South Blocker
Huge power back with a punishing run style, relentless finish through contact, and dependable hands for checkdowns and underneath throws.
Reggie Bush
East/West Playmaker
Explosive open field threat with instant burst, rare lateral agility, and game breaking ability as a runner, receiver, and return weapon.
Ricky Williams
Elusive Bruiser
Versatile, physical runner with the strength to run through contact and the agility to make defenders miss in the open field.
Toby Gerhart
North/South Blocker
Reliable runner between the tackles who can grind out yardage, pick up blitzes as a willing pass blocker, and brings surprising speed for a back that size.
Todd Gurley
Elusive Bruiser
Smooth, big bodied running back with solid speed and burst, reliable hands, and the power to run through arm tackles and finish in the open field.
MIKE Linebacker (5)
A.J. Hawk
Thumper
Aggressive downhill linebacker who thrives in the run game by shooting gaps or beating blockers and regularly finishes tackles with authority.
Brian Cushing
Lurker
Versatile, physical linebacker who delivers big hits, has sideline to sideline range, and can match up with backs and tight ends underneath.
Junior Seau
Thumper
Powerful linebacker with rare acceleration for his size, elite block shedding, and the power to work through contact and finish tackles in the run game.
Mike Singletary
Throwback Linebacker
Throwback linebacker defined by great tackling, solid range to make plays all over the field, and the toughness to dominate inside the box.
Ray Lewis
Thumper
Intimidating middle linebacker who delivers huge hits, plays with violent force at the point of attack, and beats blocks with punishing strength.
Quarterback (9)
Andrew Luck
Pocket Passer
Prototypical, well-built pocket quarterback with a strong, efficient arm and smooth, underrated mobility that added power and burst in the open field.
Cam Newton
Dual Threat
Explosive, physically dominant dual threat quarterback with rare size-speed power, combining downhill, tackle-breaking running ability with a big, forceful vertical passing arm.
Drew Bledsoe
Pocket Passer
Traditional dropback passer with a strong arm, steady pocket presence, and the ability to stand tall against pressure and drive throws into tight windows.
Johnny Manziel
Backfield Creator
Elusive, undersized backfield creator marked by sudden acceleration, sharp change-of-direction agility, and an improvisational passing style built on quick release and off-platform throws.
Michael Vick
Dual Threat
Electrifying dual threat quarterback defined by rare straight line speed, a cannon arm for downfield shots, and uncanny play extending escapability that consistently broke defenses.
Pat White
Pure Runner
Dynamic option quarterback with rare speed and open field vision who often punished defenses for overplaying the run with efficient passing.
Steve Young
Backfield Creator
Versatile quarterback known for sharp accuracy to all areas of the field, quick feet and deceptive athleticism, and fearless open field running that turns broken plays into big gains.
Tim Tebow
Pure Runner
Powerful, physically imposing quarterback with fullback-style running built on strength and short-area explosiveness, and limited-but-efficient passing.
Vince Young
Dual Threat
Tall, athletic quarterback with long strides, great downfield touch, and special playmaking ability that turns designed runs and broken plays into highlight moments.
Tight End (6)
Jeremy Shockey
Physical Route Runner
Physical tight end with the strength to separate on routes downfield, strong hands in traffic, and enough burst to turn short throws into chunk plays.
Martellus Bennett
Gritty Possession
Large tight end with elite jump ball skills and soft hands, combining a massive frame with raw power which leads to strong blocks in the run game and mismatches against linebackers and DBs.
Ozzie Newsome
Vertical Threat
Smooth, polished route runner with reliable hands, a wide catch radius, and enough strength to hold up as an inline blocker.
Rob Gronkowski
Physical Route Runner
Massive tight end with a rare combination of power and after the catch ability, solid run blocking, and the size to dominate linebackers and safeties.
Todd Heap
Pure Possession
Reliable target with crisp route running and natural hands that bring in every catch, pairing technical precision with solid willingness as a run game blocker.
Vernon Davis
Vertical Threat
Explosive receiving tight end with the combination of rare straight line speed, violent physical power, and the ability to pick up yards after the catch.
Wide Receiver (11)
A.J. Green
Gritty Possession
Tall, smooth runner with receiver with excellent body control, strength at the point of the catch, and polished route running that creates separation at every level.
Andre Johnson
Physical Route Runner
Imposing receiver with elite size and strength to dominate contested catches who uses speed and power after the catch to make big plays.
Calvin Johnson
Contested Specialist
Huge receiver with elite athleticism and jump ball ability, route running chops at all levels of the field, and the ability turn any catch into an explosive play.
Chad Johnson
Route Artist
Smooth route runner with sharp separation skills, reliable hands, and enough burst to create yards after the catch.
Desean Jackson
Speedster
Blazing field stretcher with elite acceleration, rare vertical speed, and the ability to run past coverage for chunk plays.
Devin Hester
Speedster
Dynamic open-field threat with rare burst and sudden make-you-miss ability who is a threat to score with every touch.
Michael Crabtree
Physical Route Runner
Tough, compact receiver with excellent body control, strong great jump ball skills, and physicality to break tackles after the catch.
Randy Moss
Contested Specialist
Elite vertical threat with rare size and straight-line speed who consistently stretches the field makes contested catches over defenders.
Reggie Wayne
Route Artist
Polished, versatile receiver with reliable hands, smooth route running, and the great body control to make tough catches at all levels of the field.
Steve Smith
Elusive Route Runner
Undersized, scrappy receiver who uses physicality to break tackles after the catch, while getting open at all levels of the field with sharp route running.
Tavon Austin
Elusive Route Runner
Explosive, versatile weapon with elite speed and short area burst, who makes defenders miss with a variety of moves to create highlight reel moments.