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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)

Antonio Cromartie

CB
6'2" · 210 lb
JumpingJMP91
TackleTAK91
AgilityAGI90
Change of DirectionCOD90
InjuryINJ90
Man CoverageMCV90
ToughnessTGH90
Zone CoverageZCV90

Aqib Talib

Physical Press Corner

CB
6'1" · 209 lb

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.

Man CoverageMCV94
Zone CoverageZCV94
JumpingJMP92
AccelerationACC91
PressPRS91
AgilityAGI90
SpeedSPD90
ToughnessTGH90

Deion Sanders

Bump and Run

CB
6'1" · 195 lb

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.

InjuryINJ97
Man CoverageMCV95
Change of DirectionCOD93
JumpingJMP93
AccelerationACC92
AgilityAGI91
SpeedSPD91
PressPRS90

Richard Sherman

Zone

CB
6'3" · 195 lb

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.

ToughnessTGH94
Zone CoverageZCV94
Change of DirectionCOD92
InjuryINJ92
AccelerationACC91
JumpingJMP91
CatchingCTH89
SpeedSPD89

Rod Woodson

Physical Defensive Back

CB
6'0" · 200 lb

A physical defensive back who blends raw strength with blazing speed, elite tackling ability, and smooth movement to dominate both passing and rushing plays.

InjuryINJ97
Change of DirectionCOD94
JumpingJMP94
AccelerationACC93
AgilityAGI92
ToughnessTGH92
SpeedSPD91
PursuitPUR90

Edge Rusher (6)

Chris Long

Power Rusher

EDGE
6'3" · 270 lb

Technically refined edge rusher with a polished arsenal of rush moves and a relentless motor that forces constant pressure on the quarterback.

TackleTAK96
Power MovesPMV95
InjuryINJ90
ToughnessTGH90
Finesse MovesFMV89
StrengthSTR89
PursuitPUR88
AccelerationACC85

Demarcus Ware

Speed Rusher

EDGE
6'4" · 258 lb

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.

TackleTAK94
AccelerationACC92
Finesse MovesFMV91
PursuitPUR91
InjuryINJ90
ToughnessTGH90
StrengthSTR89
Power MovesPMV88

Dwight Freeney

Speed Rusher

EDGE
6'1" · 261 lb

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.

ToughnessTGH96
Finesse MovesFMV94
AccelerationACC92
TackleTAK92
InjuryINJ90
PursuitPUR90
AgilityAGI86
Change of DirectionCOD86

Jason Taylor

Speed Rusher

EDGE
6'6" · 245 lb

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.

ToughnessTGH95
Finesse MovesFMV94
AccelerationACC92
TackleTAK92
InjuryINJ90
PursuitPUR90
AgilityAGI86
Change of DirectionCOD86

Reggie White

Pure Power

EDGE
6'5" · 291 lb

Massive defensive end with overwhelming power who consistently drives tackles backward, collapses the pocket, and controls the line of scrimmage.

ToughnessTGH99
StrengthSTR97
Block SheddingBSH94
Power MovesPMV94
TackleTAK93
InjuryINJ92
Hit PowerPOW91
AccelerationACC83

Terrell Suggs

EDGE
6'3" · 265 lb
ToughnessTGH97
TackleTAK96
InjuryINJ91
Block SheddingBSH90
PursuitPUR90
StrengthSTR89
Finesse MovesFMV88
Power MovesPMV88

Free Safety (4)

Brian Dawkins

Box Specialist

FS
6'0" · 215 lb

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.

InjuryINJ97
ToughnessTGH96
TackleTAK95
Hit PowerPOW94
JumpingJMP93
PursuitPUR91
AgilityAGI90
Change of DirectionCOD90

Brian Urlacher

FS
6'4" · 230 lb

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.

PursuitPUR99
Hit PowerPOW93
StrengthSTR91
TackleTAK91
Zone CoverageZCV91
ToughnessTGH90
InjuryINJ89
Change of DirectionCOD88

Earl Thomas

Coverage Specialist

FS
5'10" · 200 lb

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.

InjuryINJ95
Zone CoverageZCV95
AgilityAGI94
Change of DirectionCOD94
ToughnessTGH94
AccelerationACC91
SpeedSPD91
JumpingJMP90

Ed Reed

Coverage Specialist

FS
5'11" · 205 lb

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.

JumpingJMP95
Zone CoverageZCV94
AgilityAGI93
Change of DirectionCOD93
InjuryINJ90
ToughnessTGH90
AccelerationACC89
Hit PowerPOW89

Halfback (14)

Darren Mcfadden

North/South Receiver

HB
6'1" · 222 lb

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.

Break TackleBTK94
Stiff ArmSFA92
TruckingTRK92
InjuryINJ91
ToughnessTGH91
AccelerationACC90
SpeedSPD90
CarryingCAR89

Doug Martin

Contact Seeker

HB
5'9" · 210 lb

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.

CarryingCAR93
InjuryINJ93
ToughnessTGH93
Break TackleBTK92
JumpingJMP91
AccelerationACC90
SpeedSPD90
Stiff ArmSFA90

Eddie George

Contact Seeker

HB
6'3" · 235 lb

Aggressive, angry runner who punishes defenders at the point of attack, breaks tackles through contact, and wears down defenses with relentless downhill carries.

Break TackleBTK97
TruckingTRK95
CarryingCAR94
Stiff ArmSFA94
StrengthSTR93
AccelerationACC86
SpeedSPD86
AgilityAGI80

Jamaal Charles

East/West Playmaker

HB
5'11" · 199 lb

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.

AgilityAGI95
Change of DirectionCOD95
AccelerationACC94
SpeedSPD94
Juke MoveJKM93
CarryingCAR91
Spin MoveSPM89
CatchingCTH83

Ladainian Tomlinson

Backfield Threat

HB
5'10" · 215 lb

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.

CarryingCAR94
AgilityAGI92
CatchingCTH92
SpeedSPD92
AccelerationACC91
Change of DirectionCOD90
InjuryINJ90
Short Route RunningSRR90

Mark Ingram

Elusive Bruiser

HB
5'9" · 215 lb

Solid runner with low pads, surprising agility in the open field, and the drive to grind out tough yards between the tackles.

CarryingCAR94
InjuryINJ94
ToughnessTGH94
AgilityAGI93
Break TackleBTK93
Change of DirectionCOD93
Stiff ArmSFA90
StrengthSTR90

Marshall Faulk

Backfield Threat

HB
5'10" · 206 lb

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.

AccelerationACC93
SpeedSPD93
AgilityAGI92
CarryingCAR92
Change of DirectionCOD92
CatchingCTH91
Short Route RunningSRR91
InjuryINJ90

Marshawn Lynch

Contact Seeker

HB
5'11" · 215 lb

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.

CarryingCAR94
Break TackleBTK93
AccelerationACC92
AgilityAGI90
Change of DirectionCOD90
Stiff ArmSFA90
StrengthSTR90
TruckingTRK90

Matt Forte

North/South Receiver

HB
6'2" · 218 lb

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.

CarryingCAR94
CatchingCTH92
Stiff ArmSFA92
InjuryINJ91
ToughnessTGH91
TruckingTRK91
AccelerationACC90
AgilityAGI90

Peyton Hillis

North/South Blocker

HB
6'1" · 250 lb

Huge power back with a punishing run style, relentless finish through contact, and dependable hands for checkdowns and underneath throws.

CarryingCAR98
Stiff ArmSFA94
StrengthSTR94
TruckingTRK91
JumpingJMP86
AccelerationACC85
CatchingCTH85
Change of DirectionCOD85

Reggie Bush

East/West Playmaker

HB
6'0" · 205 lb

Explosive open field threat with instant burst, rare lateral agility, and game breaking ability as a runner, receiver, and return weapon.

AccelerationACC93
AgilityAGI93
Change of DirectionCOD93
SpeedSPD93
CarryingCAR92
Juke MoveJKM92
Spin MoveSPM92
JumpingJMP90

Ricky Williams

Elusive Bruiser

HB
5'10" · 230 lb

Versatile, physical runner with the strength to run through contact and the agility to make defenders miss in the open field.

Break TackleBTK94
InjuryINJ94
StrengthSTR91
CarryingCAR90
Juke MoveJKM90
Spin MoveSPM90
ToughnessTGH90
AgilityAGI89

Toby Gerhart

North/South Blocker

HB
6'0" · 235 lb

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.

ToughnessTGH99
InjuryINJ97
CarryingCAR96
Stiff ArmSFA93
StrengthSTR92
TruckingTRK92
SpeedSPD88
AccelerationACC87

Todd Gurley

Elusive Bruiser

HB
6'1" · 224 lb

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.

ToughnessTGH97
CarryingCAR95
InjuryINJ93
Stiff ArmSFA92
TruckingTRK92
AccelerationACC90
SpeedSPD90
AgilityAGI89

MIKE Linebacker (5)

A.J. Hawk

Thumper

MIKE
6'1" · 240 lb

Aggressive downhill linebacker who thrives in the run game by shooting gaps or beating blockers and regularly finishes tackles with authority.

PursuitPUR92
TackleTAK92
Hit PowerPOW90
InjuryINJ90
ToughnessTGH90
StrengthSTR88
Block SheddingBSH87
AccelerationACC85

Brian Cushing

Lurker

MIKE
6'3" · 242 lb

Versatile, physical linebacker who delivers big hits, has sideline to sideline range, and can match up with backs and tight ends underneath.

ToughnessTGH96
Hit PowerPOW95
InjuryINJ93
PursuitPUR92
AccelerationACC90
TackleTAK90
Zone CoverageZCV89
Change of DirectionCOD88

Junior Seau

Thumper

MIKE
6'3" · 250 lb

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.

PursuitPUR93
StrengthSTR92
Block SheddingBSH91
ToughnessTGH91
InjuryINJ90
TackleTAK90
AccelerationACC88
Hit PowerPOW86

Mike Singletary

Throwback Linebacker

MIKE
6'0" · 230 lb

Throwback linebacker defined by great tackling, solid range to make plays all over the field, and the toughness to dominate inside the box.

PursuitPUR94
TackleTAK94
InjuryINJ93
ToughnessTGH93
Zone CoverageZCV92
Hit PowerPOW89
AccelerationACC86
JumpingJMP85

Ray Lewis

Thumper

MIKE
6'1" · 243 lb

Intimidating middle linebacker who delivers huge hits, plays with violent force at the point of attack, and beats blocks with punishing strength.

PursuitPUR94
TackleTAK94
ToughnessTGH94
Hit PowerPOW93
InjuryINJ90
StrengthSTR89
Block SheddingBSH86
AccelerationACC84

Quarterback (9)

Andrew Luck

Pocket Passer

QB
6'4" · 234 lb

Prototypical, well-built pocket quarterback with a strong, efficient arm and smooth, underrated mobility that added power and burst in the open field.

ToughnessTGH99
Deep Throw Accuracy97
Medium Throw Accuracy96
Throw Under PressureTUP93
Throw PowerTHP92
Play ActionPAC90
InjuryINJ89
JumpingJMP88

Cam Newton

Dual Threat

QB
6'5" · 230 lb

Explosive, physically dominant dual threat quarterback with rare size-speed power, combining downhill, tackle-breaking running ability with a big, forceful vertical passing arm.

Throw PowerTHP98
Medium Throw Accuracy97
Deep Throw Accuracy95
Break SackBSK94
Break TackleBTK93
InjuryINJ91
ToughnessTGH91
CarryingCAR90

Drew Bledsoe

Pocket Passer

QB
6'5" · 238 lb

Traditional dropback passer with a strong arm, steady pocket presence, and the ability to stand tall against pressure and drive throws into tight windows.

Play ActionPAC99
ToughnessTGH99
Deep Throw Accuracy97
Medium Throw Accuracy97
InjuryINJ96
Throw PowerTHP96
Throw Under PressureTUP94
StrengthSTR88

Johnny Manziel

Backfield Creator

QB
6'0" · 210 lb

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.

Throw on the RunRUN95
InjuryINJ93
Medium Throw Accuracy92
Short Throw Accuracy91
Throw PowerTHP91
Throw Under PressureTUP91
ToughnessTGH91
AccelerationACC90

Michael Vick

Dual Threat

QB
6'0" · 210 lb

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.

AccelerationACC95
SpeedSPD95
Change of DirectionCOD93
Deep Throw Accuracy93
Juke MoveJKM92
Medium Throw Accuracy92
ToughnessTGH91
Throw PowerTHP90

Pat White

Pure Runner

QB
6'0" · 205 lb

Dynamic option quarterback with rare speed and open field vision who often punished defenses for overplaying the run with efficient passing.

Change of DirectionCOD96
SpeedSPD95
Spin MoveSPM95
AccelerationACC94
CarryingCAR93
InjuryINJ91
Juke MoveJKM90
ToughnessTGH90

Steve Young

Backfield Creator

QB
6'2" · 215 lb

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.

Medium Throw Accuracy94
Throw PowerTHP93
Short Throw Accuracy92
Throw on the RunRUN91
ToughnessTGH91
Deep Throw Accuracy90
InjuryINJ90
Juke MoveJKM89

Tim Tebow

Pure Runner

QB
6'3" · 242 lb

Powerful, physically imposing quarterback with fullback-style running built on strength and short-area explosiveness, and limited-but-efficient passing.

ToughnessTGH99
InjuryINJ98
CarryingCAR97
Play ActionPAC96
Break SackBSK94
Break TackleBTK94
StrengthSTR92
Throw on the RunRUN90

Vince Young

Dual Threat

QB
6'5" · 232 lb

Tall, athletic quarterback with long strides, great downfield touch, and special playmaking ability that turns designed runs and broken plays into highlight moments.

ToughnessTGH99
Medium Throw Accuracy97
InjuryINJ95
Break SackBSK94
Deep Throw Accuracy94
CarryingCAR93
Throw PowerTHP91
Throw on the RunRUN90

Tight End (6)

Jeremy Shockey

Physical Route Runner

TE
6'5" · 255 lb

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.

InjuryINJ97
ToughnessTGH97
Catch in TrafficCIT94
CatchingCTH93
Break TackleBTK91
JumpingJMP89
Short Route RunningSRR87
CarryingCAR86

Martellus Bennett

Gritty Possession

TE
6'6" · 275 lb

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.

InjuryINJ99
ToughnessTGH96
Catch in TrafficCIT92
CatchingCTH92
StrengthSTR91
CarryingCAR90
JumpingJMP89
Break TackleBTK84

Ozzie Newsome

Vertical Threat

TE
6'2" · 232 lb

Smooth, polished route runner with reliable hands, a wide catch radius, and enough strength to hold up as an inline blocker.

InjuryINJ94
ToughnessTGH94
Short Route RunningSRR92
Catch in TrafficCIT91
CatchingCTH91
Spectacular CatchSPC91
AccelerationACC90
JumpingJMP90

Rob Gronkowski

Physical Route Runner

TE
6'6" · 265 lb

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.

Spectacular CatchSPC94
TruckingTRK93
StrengthSTR92
CatchingCTH91
ToughnessTGH91
Break TackleBTK90
Catch in TrafficCIT90
InjuryINJ90

Todd Heap

Pure Possession

TE
6'5" · 252 lb

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.

Catch in TrafficCIT95
InjuryINJ95
CatchingCTH94
Spectacular CatchSPC94
ToughnessTGH90
Short Route RunningSRR87
JumpingJMP86
Medium Route RunningMRR86

Vernon Davis

Vertical Threat

TE
6'3" · 242 lb

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.

Catch in TrafficCIT93
ToughnessTGH92
InjuryINJ91
Short Route RunningSRR91
AccelerationACC90
JumpingJMP90
Spectacular CatchSPC90
SpeedSPD90

Wide Receiver (11)

A.J. Green

Gritty Possession

WR
6'4" · 210 lb

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.

Spectacular CatchSPC97
InjuryINJ96
ToughnessTGH96
Catch in TrafficCIT94
CatchingCTH94
JumpingJMP92
CarryingCAR90
Medium Route RunningMRR89

Andre Johnson

Physical Route Runner

WR
6'3" · 224 lb

Imposing receiver with elite size and strength to dominate contested catches who uses speed and power after the catch to make big plays.

ToughnessTGH99
Catch in TrafficCIT95
Spectacular CatchSPC95
ReleaseRLS94
InjuryINJ93
SpeedSPD92
Break TackleBTK91
JumpingJMP91

Calvin Johnson

Contested Specialist

WR
6'5" · 225 lb

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.

Spectacular CatchSPC98
Catch in TrafficCIT96
CatchingCTH94
ReleaseRLS93
AccelerationACC92
InjuryINJ92
JumpingJMP92
SpeedSPD92

Chad Johnson

Route Artist

WR
6'1" · 195 lb

Smooth route runner with sharp separation skills, reliable hands, and enough burst to create yards after the catch.

CatchingCTH94
InjuryINJ93
Medium Route RunningMRR93
Short Route RunningSRR93
Juke MoveJKM92
JumpingJMP92
ToughnessTGH92
Catch in TrafficCIT91

Desean Jackson

Speedster

WR
5'10" · 175 lb

Blazing field stretcher with elite acceleration, rare vertical speed, and the ability to run past coverage for chunk plays.

AccelerationACC96
Medium Route RunningMRR96
SpeedSPD96
Deep Route RunningDRR95
CatchingCTH92
AgilityAGI91
Change of DirectionCOD90
InjuryINJ90

Devin Hester

Speedster

WR
5'11" · 190 lb

Dynamic open-field threat with rare burst and sudden make-you-miss ability who is a threat to score with every touch.

AccelerationACC95
Juke MoveJKM95
SpeedSPD95
AgilityAGI92
Change of DirectionCOD92
Deep Route RunningDRR92
Medium Route RunningMRR92
CatchingCTH91

Michael Crabtree

Physical Route Runner

WR
6'1" · 220 lb

Tough, compact receiver with excellent body control, strong great jump ball skills, and physicality to break tackles after the catch.

InjuryINJ97
Catch in TrafficCIT94
CatchingCTH93
ReleaseRLS93
Spectacular CatchSPC92
ToughnessTGH92
Deep Route RunningDRR91
JumpingJMP91

Randy Moss

Contested Specialist

WR
6'4" · 210 lb

Elite vertical threat with rare size and straight-line speed who consistently stretches the field makes contested catches over defenders.

Spectacular CatchSPC97
InjuryINJ96
Catch in TrafficCIT94
AccelerationACC93
SpeedSPD93
JumpingJMP92
ToughnessTGH92
CarryingCAR90

Reggie Wayne

Route Artist

WR
6'0" · 203 lb

Polished, versatile receiver with reliable hands, smooth route running, and the great body control to make tough catches at all levels of the field.

Medium Route RunningMRR94
Short Route RunningSRR94
AccelerationACC92
Catch in TrafficCIT92
CatchingCTH92
InjuryINJ92
SpeedSPD92
AgilityAGI91

Steve Smith

Elusive Route Runner

WR
5'9" · 195 lb

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.

Juke MoveJKM95
AccelerationACC92
AgilityAGI92
Change of DirectionCOD92
InjuryINJ92
SpeedSPD92
ToughnessTGH91
Deep Route RunningDRR90

Tavon Austin

Elusive Route Runner

WR
5'8" · 185 lb

Explosive, versatile weapon with elite speed and short area burst, who makes defenders miss with a variety of moves to create highlight reel moments.

Juke MoveJKM96
AccelerationACC95
SpeedSPD95
AgilityAGI94
Change of DirectionCOD94
Spin MoveSPM93
InjuryINJ91
JumpingJMP91