EA Sports just dropped its top 100 player rankings for College Football 26, which comes out July 10. Four Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players landed on the list, showing off the program’s depth and talent.
Three of these guys are offensive standouts. One’s a defensive star who made quite an impression last year.
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Notre Dame’s Offensive Stars Shine Bright
The Irish offense features three players in the top 100. These guys aren’t just important for Notre Dame—they’re some of the best in the country.
Jeremiyah Love: The Top Running Back
Jeremiyah Love sits at No. 4 overall and is the game’s highest-rated running back. His overall rating? A wild 95.
- Speed: 95
- Strength: 75
- Agility: 93
- Change of Direction: 92
- Injury: 93
- Awareness: 88
Love’s sophomore season took off. He was the only FBS player to notch a rushing touchdown in every regular-season game.
He racked up 1,125 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns, and averaged 6.9 yards per carry. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards and two scores. Only Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams are rated higher among offensive players.
Aamil Wagner: The Reliable Right Tackle
Aamil Wagner comes in at No. 60 overall, anchoring Notre Dame’s offensive line with a 91 rating.
- Speed: 75
- Strength: 87
- Agility: 78
- Change of Direction: 62
- Injury: 88
- Awareness: 93
Wagner, at 6-foot-6 and 293 pounds, started every game last season. According to Pro Football Focus, he gave up just two sacks and excelled at run blocking.
He’s the seventh highest-rated tackle in the game. His lead block (97), run block finesse (95), toughness (93), and pass block (89) scores are especially impressive.
Malachi Fields: The Dynamic Wide Receiver
Malachi Fields rounds out the offensive trio, ranked No. 89 with a 91 overall rating. His stats jump off the page:
- Speed: 91
- Strength: 79
- Agility: 87
- Change of Direction: 85
- Injury: 90
- Awareness: 93
Fields, who transferred from Virginia, stacked up 113 catches, 1,619 yards, and 10 touchdowns over the last two seasons. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds, he’s considered the ninth-best wide receiver in the game.
His catch in traffic (97), spectacular catch (94), and catching (92) ratings make him a serious threat.
Leonard Moore: The Defensive Phenom
Switching to defense, Leonard Moore stands out as a top cornerback. He’s ranked No. 38 overall with a 93 rating.
- Speed: 92
- Strength: 65
- Agility: 94
- Change of Direction: 93
- Injury: 93
- Awareness: 86
Moore, as a true freshman, replaced All-American Ben Morrison and held his own. In the last nine games, he limited opposing quarterbacks to a 40.5% completion rate and just 128 yards, with two interceptions and one touchdown allowed.
He won the FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year award. Now, he’s rated the eighth-best defensive player and the second-best corner in the game. His acceleration (95), stamina (92), man coverage (96), and press (91) ratings are all top-notch.
Notre Dame’s Competitive Edge
With four players in the top 100, Notre Dame shows off its depth. Only four other FBS programs have more players in that elite group:
- Alabama: 7
- Penn State: 6
- Clemson: 5
- Texas: 5
Michigan, Oregon, and Ohio State also have four top 100 players. That’s not a bad crowd to be in, honestly.
Challenges Ahead
The Irish will face some serious talent this season, going up against seven top 100 players during the regular schedule:
- No. 13 Texas A&M OG Ar’maj Reed-Adams
- No. 20 Miami OT Francis Mauigoa
- No. 26 Pitt LB Kyle Louis
- No. 43 Arkansas OG Fernando Carmona
- No. 55 Miami ED Rueben Bain Jr.
- No. 68 Miami QB Carson Beck
- No. 74 Pitt RB Desmond Reid
Each matchup brings its own headaches. Still, Notre Dame’s top-ranked guys should be ready to step up.
Conclusion
Notre Dame has four players ranked in the top 100 for EA Sports’ College Football 26. That’s got to mean the season ahead will be anything but boring.
Jeremiyah Love, Leonard Moore, Aamil Wagner, and Malachi Fields bring a lot of talent to the table. Their skills highlight just how strong this program is right now.
People are definitely going to watch these guys closely. Will they live up to the hype? Only time will tell.
For more details on the rankings and player stats, check out the source article.
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