Madden 18 Ratings Release: Top 3GML Rookies

1. Myles Garrett, DE, Buffalo Bills (83)
70 AWR, 84 SPD, 90 ACC, 83 AGL, 96 STR

2. OJ Howard, TE, New York Jets (82)
69 AWR, 87 SPD, 90 ACC, 82 AGL, 75 STR

4. Jamal Adams, SS, Miami Dolphins (81)
72 AWR, 91 SPD, 90 ACC, 86 AGL, 78 STR

NFL's Top 100 List (3GML Players)

Below are the 3GML players (and teams) of those who made the NFL's Top 100 List!

100. Joey Bosa (DE) New York Jets (1)
97. David DeCastro (G) Miami Dolphins (1)
96. Damon Harrison (DT) New England Patriots (1)
94. Dont'a Hightower (LB) Buffalo Bills (1)
87. Travis Frederick (C) New York Jets (2)
68. Geno Atkins (DT) Buffalo Bills (2)
64. Casey Hayward (CB) Buffalo Bills (3)
58. Zack Martin (G) New York Jets (3)
53. Amari Cooper (WR) Buffalo Bills (4)
46. Michael Bennett (DE) New England Patriots (2)
43. Marshal Yanda (G) New York Jets (4)
40. Vic Beasley (DE) New York Jets (5)
39. Bobby Wagner (LB) Miami Dolphins (2)
36. Tyreek Hill (WR) New York Jets (6)
34. Kam Chancellor (S) New York Jets (7)
30. Earl Thomas (S) New York Jets (8)
25. Joe Thomas (T) New England Patriots (3)
15. Aaron Donald (DT) New York Jets (9)
14. Dak Prescott (QB) New England Patriots (4)
12. David Johnson (HB) New York Jets (10)
11. Derek Carr (QB) New York Jets (11)
6. Aaron Rodgers (QB) Buffalo Bills (5)
5. Khalil Mack (DE) Miami Dolphins (3)
4. Antonio Brown (WR) Atlanta Falcons (5)
3. Julio Jones (WR) New England Patriots (5)

Total By Teams:

New York Jets - 11
Buffalo Bills - 5
New England Patriots - 5
Miami Dolphins - 3

3GML Position Group Rankings: Safeties

Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!

SAFETIES

BUFFALO BILLS

2017 Safeties: Adrian Amos (82) & Su'a Cravens (77) [or Budda Baker (Rookie) over Amos]

Breakdown: With the selection of Budda Baker, look for the Bills to utilize these versatile youngsters in their defensive backfield all over the field. Like their cornerback position, the Bills are well setup for the future. 

Writer #1: 8

Writer #2: 8

MIAMI DOLPHINS

2017 Safeties: Karl Joseph (82) & Jamal Adams (Rookie)

Breakdown: If Jamal Adams turns into the player most think he can, lookout.  The team also went out and traded for Karl Joseph remaking this entire safety tandem. Look for a lot of safety blitzes from this duo.

Writer #1: 8

Writer #2: 7

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

2017 Safeties: Tre Boston (80) & Morgan Burnett (85)

Breakdown: The signing of Tre Boston as a late free agent was huge for the savvy Patriots. Morgan Burnett is also a real playmaker for the back end of Bill Belichick's defensive unit. 

Writer #1: 9

Writer #2: 8

NEW YORK JETS

2017 Safeties: Earl Thomas (94) & Kam Chancellor (95)

Breakdown: The Legion of Boom will continue their reign together as they reunite in the Gotham City after two seasons apart. The duo will look to bring a long-awaited championship back to NY's 'other' NFL team. 

Writer #1: 10

Writer #2: 10

FINAL 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)

New York Jets: 173

Buffalo Bills: 160

New England Patriots: 155

Miami Dolphins: 152

3GML Position Group Rankings: Cornerbacks

Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!

CORNERBACKS

BUFFALO BILLS

2017 Top 3 CBs: Casey Hayward (86), Brian Poole (76), & James Bradberry (81)

Breakdown: This is a young and promising group that could be listed as a 10 based on future outlook alone. Casey Hayward was the steal of free agency a year ago. Brian Poole and James Bradberry are a testament to the scouting department in Buffalo nabbing these prospects and turning them into legitimate DBs. 

Writer #1: 8

Writer #2: 8

MIAMI DOLPHINS

2017 Top 3 CBs: Jason Verrett (85), Byron Jones (85), & Desmond King (Rookie)

Breakdown: This could be one of the best groups in the 3GML depending on how rookie Desmond King develops. The Miami defense may lead the league again this year.

Writer #1: 8

Writer #2: 8

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

2017 Top 3 CBs: Logan Ryan (85), DJ Hayden (73), & Prince Amukamara (81)

Breakdown: DJ Hayden should see a growth spurt this season with Logan Ryan and Prince Amukamara guiding him. The Patriots draft well and will look to continue to build their defense moving forward, but this group is solid. 

Writer #1: 8

Writer #2: 8

NEW YORK JETS

2017 Top 3 CBs: Desmond Trufant (89), Jalen Ramsey (85), & Kevin Johnson (80)

Breakdown: The Jets front office hit a home run with their first draft pick last year by selecting Jalen Ramsey out of Florida State. Desmond Trufant is one of the elite corners in the game - The University of Washington product will have plenty of opportunities to make plays with the wealth of defensive talent Todd Bowles and company have collected. 

Writer #1: 10

Writer #2: 10

CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)

New York Jets: 153

Buffalo Bills: 144

New England Patriots: 138

Miami Dolphins: 137

Tomorrow: Safety breakdown...

3GML Position Group Rankings: Linebackers

Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!

LINEBACKERS

BUFFALO BILLS

2017 Top 3 LBs: Shaq Thompson (83), Dont'a Hightower (87), & Preston Brown (74)

Breakdown: Buffalo's defensive coordinator had to be doing backflips over the off-season acquisitions of Shaq Thompson (trade from Carolina) and Dont'a Hightower (free agent). When the team jettisoned Luke Kuechly, it looked as if the team may have been considering a tanking, but the GM had a plan and used the Kuechly 'picks' to get the top pick in the draft (to select Myles Garrett). 

Writer #1: 9

Writer #2: 9

MIAMI DOLPHINS

2017 Top 4 LBs: Markus Golden (81), Bobby Wagner (92), Eric Kendricks (80), Reggie Ragland (73)

Breakdown: Bobby Wagner is a top LB in the league and leads this strong unit. Eric Kendricks and Markus Golden are solid in their own right. We don't know what they'll get from Reggie Ragland yet due to his injury, but he is a 1st round talent. This team loves the blitz and it's pretty much guaranteed at least one of these guys is blitzing on every play. The defensive coordinators job will be like preparing for a game of black jack where the house hits 21 every time.

Writer #1: 9

Writer #2: 9

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

2017 Top 3 LBs: Gerald Hodges (82), Reuben Foster (Rookie), & Danny Trevathan (84)

Breakdown: This team looked weak at LB a week before the draft. Two moves later they've turned it into a position of strength. Drafting Reuben Foster and signing Gerald Hodges (a sneaky good move) completely remade the second level of this defense. 

Writer #1: 9

Writer #2: 9

NEW YORK JETS

2017 Top 4 LBs: Brandon Marshall (87), Zach Brown (85), Myles Jack (75), Shane Ray (79)

Breakdown: Ugh. Are we still talking about the Jets defense? How do they have this much talent? Someone at the commissioners office was asleep approving all these trades.  ]Myles Jack is their weak link if you can call him that. Adding Zach Brown was another great move by this salary savvy GM.

Writer #1: 9

Writer #2: 9

CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)

New York Jets: 133

Buffalo Bills: 128

New England Patriots: 122

Miami Dolphins: 121

Tomorrow: Corner breakdown...

3GML Position Group Rankings: Defensive Line

Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!

DEFENSIVE LINE

BUFFALO BILLS
2017 DT: Geno Atkins (91) & Malik McDowell (Rookie)
2017 DE/EDGE: Myles Garrett (Rookie) & Andre Branch (77)
Breakdown: If all goes according to plan, this unit could easily be ranked a '10' as early as next season. Myles Garrett is an all-world talent (similar to Jadeveon Clowney coming out of South Carolina). Work-ethic concerns aside, Malik McDowell (out of Michigan State) was a Top 5 who fell into the Bills laps. McDowell should learn from the All-World Geno Atkins and become a great player in the league.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 9

MIAMI DOLPHINS
2017 DT: Leonard Williams (86) & Jarran Reed (72)
2017 DE/EDGE: Khalil Mack (98) & Danielle Hunter (83)
Breakdown: A very strong unit up front. Khalil Mack is probably one of the top three defensive players in the NFL, so he makes this team's rating pretty strong. The Dolphins like to run complicated blitzes so having these guys up front only adds to challenge of opposing offensive lines.
Writer #1: 9
Writer #2: 9

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2017 DT: Damon Harrison (88) & Nick Fairley (79)
2017 DE/EDGE: Brooks Reed (76) & Michael Bennett (90)
Breakdown: The unheralded Brooks Reed is an all-motor player who compliments top talents Damon "Snacks" Harrison and Michael Bennett well. Bennett is the 'face' of the Patriots defensive unit who brings a nasty edge to the AFC East.
Writer #1: 9
Writer #2: 9

NEW YORK JETS
2017 DT: Aaron Donald (98) & Dontari Poe (79)
2017 DE/EDGE: Joey Bosa (87) & Vic Beasley (82)
Breakdown: How did this team end up with Joey Bosa AND Aaron Donald?  Jiminy Christmas! That's not even the end of it. Vic Beasley lead the league in sacks last year and Dontari Poe was one of the best DTs available in free agency. Good luck running for more than 50 yards a game against this unit.
Writer #1: 10
Writer #2: 10

CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)
New York Jets: 115
Buffalo Bills: 109
New England Patriots: 104
Miami Dolphins: 103

Tomorrow: Linebacker breakdown...

3GML Position Group Rankings: Special Teams

Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!

SPECIAL TEAMS

BUFFALO BILLS
2017 Special Teams Contributors: K Chris Boswell (82), P Colton Schmidt (73), RET Travis Benjamin (92)
Breakdown: The team jettisoned last year's 3GML kicker of the year, Dan Carpenter, who made it a habit of hitting 45+ yard game-winners late in the regular season. With the entire NFL now gunning for the Bills, their margin of error should shrink, putting a higher emphasis on field position and special teams play.
Writer #1: 3
Writer #2: 2

MIAMI DOLPHINS
2017 Special Teams Contributors: K Justin Tucker (87), P Marquette King (85), RET Cordarrelle Patterson (96)
Breakdown: Best special teams unit in the 3GML. The addition of Marquette King just made a team that prides itself on winning the field position game even more dangerous. What will be interesting is if Justin Tucker can recover from his devastating performance in the AFC divisional round (missed PAT and FG).
Writer #1: 4
Writer #2: 5

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2017 Special Teams Contributors: K Dan Bailey (84), P Matt Darr (78), RET Dion Lewis (81)
Breakdown: On the whole, the word that comes to mind when describing that Pats' special teams unit, is average. Nothing here to worry about, but nothing to celebrate either.
Writer #1: 2
Writer #2: 2

NEW YORK JETS
2017 Special Teams Contributors: K Nick Folk (78), P Austin Rehkow (Rookie), RET Tyreek Hill (94)
Breakdown: Tyreek Hill will be a nightmare for teams to tackle, but it is hard to get excited about Nick Folk or Austin Rehkow. Although special teams are important, with the depth of talent for the Jets, if Todd Bowles can get this unit to be average, they will still be the best team (on paper) on the league.
Writer #1: 3
Writer #2: 2

CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)
New York Jets: 95
Buffalo Bills: 92
New England Patriots: 86
Miami Dolphins: 85

Tomorrow: Defensive Line breakdown...