Who The Best Safeties In Madden NFL 25 Are

Summary A solid Safety is crucial in Madden NFL 25 for defense, but EA's rankings may not satisfy all fans.

Jessie Bates III tops the list, known for interceptions and shutting down plays on the field.

Some players argue Kyle Hamilton deserves a higher rank, but EA's metrics remain a mystery.

EA Sports recently revealed its rankings for all the athletes in Madden NFL 25, revealing which Safeties the company considers the best in the league. Safeties are a very important defensive position in the NFL, as they help provide additional coverage downfield to help with pass coverage or prevent running plays from getting too far. This is an especially vital position in Madden NFL 25 and other football games because it is a little easier to pull off ridiculously long passes in the game than it is in real life.

Since having a good Safety is essential for defense, players will want to be aware of which teams have the best players. Fans of the NFL are also likely curious to see which players EA decided to rank as the best in the league. As was seen with some of Madden NFL 25’s other rankings, some fans aren’t fully on board with EA’s rankings for their Safeties. It will be interesting to see if these rankings shift after Madden NFL 25 has been released.

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The Top 10 Safeties In Madden NFL 25

Safeties Are Ranked By Their Overall Score

Player Team Overall Score Jessie Bates III Atlanta Falcons 97 Antoine Winfield Jr Tampa Bay Buccaneers 94 Minkah Fitzpatrick Pittsburgh Steelers 93 Derwin James Jr LA Chargers 91 Tyrann Mathieu New Orleans Saints 91 Budda Baker Arizona Cardinals 90 Kevin Byard III Chicago Bears 89 Kyle Hamilton Baltimore Ravens 89 Talanoa Hufanga San Francisco 49ers 88 Jevon Holland Miami Dolphins 88

The top spot for Safeties in Madden NFL 25 went to Jessie Bates III who joined the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 season following five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Bates likely earned the top spot thanks to his excellent ability to stay on top of the ball. Not only can he shut down plays, but he was also one of the best at intercepting the ball last season. Players challenging the Falcons will need to be very careful where they throw the ball.

Antoine Winfield Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick are not surprising runners-up. Winfield is a multi-talented player who has a lot of defensive experience, not just as a safety. This versatility has made him a serious asset. Fitzpatrick also has a strong awareness when reading plays and has made a lot of picks. Although these players have proven that they deserve to be on the list, some football fans have questioned EA’s overall rankings.

Some Players Feel Madden NFL 25’s Rankings Are Off

Players Have Expressed Their Opinions On Which Athletes They Believe Deserve Higher Ranks

When EA shared these rankings on the official Madden NFL 25 X account, some players expressed frustration at what they perceived to be snubs of certain athletes. One name that pops up a lot in the replies is the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton. Hamilton is younger, so he doesn’t have as high career stats as some of the other players, but many still consider him to be one of the best Safeties in the league. Of course, Madden still has him in the top 10, so this isn’t a huge snub, but some players think Hamilton deserves a higher overall score.

Because EA Sports isn’t fully transparent with the exact metrics it uses to determine overall scores, there will always be room for fans to argue over what stats they believe certain players deserve. It can also be hard to separate hype over new exciting players from hard stats. Sure, Kyle Hamilton has had an explosive start to his career, but he has still only played two seasons. EA may be hesitant to overestimate his stats for Madden NFL 25 until he is more of a known quantity.

Source: EA/X