The upcoming release of ‘EA Sports College Football 26’ has Razorbacks fans buzzing. The latest player ratings just dropped, and Arkansas has some serious talent this year.
Three Razorbacks landed ratings of 86 or higher. That’s gotta mean good things for their chances in the game, right?
Top-Rated Razorbacks in ‘EA Sports College Football 26’
Fernando Carmona leads the pack with a jaw-dropping 92 overall. He’s a redshirt senior lineman, and honestly, you can see why he’s at the top.
Transfer wide receiver O’Mega Blake follows with an 87. Then there’s second-year quarterback Taylen Green at 86.
These three look like the anchors for Arkansas this season.
Key Players and Their Ratings
Here’s how the top Razorbacks stack up:
- Fernando Carmona – LG, 92 overall
- O’Mega Blake – WR, 87 overall
- Taylen Green – QB, 86 overall
- Braylen Russell – RB, 83 overall
- Jaheim Singletary – CB, 83 overall
- Kam Shanks – WR, 83 overall
- Phillip Lee – DT, 83 overall
- Mike Washington Jr. – RB, 83 overall
- Larry Worth – SS, 82 overall
- Cam Ball – DT, 82 overall
- Raylen Sharpe – WR, 82 overall
- Kani Walker – CB, 82 overall
- Jordan Young – CB, 82 overall
- Selman Bridges – CB, 82 overall
- Devin Bale – P, 82 overall
- Quincy Rhodes Jr. – DE, 82 overall
Notable Absences and Surprises
One name missing from the top-rated list? Linebacker Xavian Sorey. He led the team in tackles last season—99, to be exact.
Still, he only got an 81 overall. That’s up a point from last year, but you’d expect more for someone with his stats.
Team Ratings and Position Group Averages
The full team ratings aren’t out yet. But if you look at the average ratings by position, you get a pretty good sense of where Arkansas stands.
Offense
- Quarterbacks (4) – 76 overall
- Running Backs (6) – 77 overall
- Wide Receivers (11) – 77 overall
- Tight Ends (6) – 71 overall
- Offensive Line (14) – 74 overall
Defense
- Defensive Line (16) – 76 overall
- Linebackers (10) – 72 overall
- Defensive Backs (14) – 76 overall
Special Teams
- Kicker/Punter (4) – 74 overall
The Razorbacks look pretty balanced overall. Running backs and wide receivers seem like particular strengths, at least on paper.
Historical Context and Game Evolution
The ‘EA Sports College Football’ series has been around for decades. It started out in 1993 as ‘Bill Walsh College Football’ for Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.
The game’s changed names a few times—’College Football USA 1996′ in 1995, then ‘NCAA Football ’98’ in 1997. For 17 years, it stuck with the NCAA Football brand before EA dropped it because of the whole name, image, and likeness (NIL) debate.
After NIL rules changed, EA brought the game back last summer as ‘College Football 25.’ That release was wild—highest-selling sports game ever in the U.S., only trailing ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ overall.
Looking Ahead: Arkansas Football and ‘College Football 26’
The Razorbacks are gearing up for the new season, both on the field and in ‘College Football 26.’ There’s a buzz of optimism right now.
Last year, Arkansas finished with seven wins and snagged a Liberty Bowl victory. Head coach Sam Pittman and his staff want to build on that momentum and really tap into their top players’ strengths.
For fans and gamers, ‘College Football 26’ brings a fresh way to connect with the sport. The developers have listened to feedback and tried to tackle the biggest complaints from last year.
With the official release still ahead, anticipation just keeps growing. If you want the latest news and player ratings, check out the source.
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