Top 10 players in College Football 25: Shedeur Sanders, Arch Manning fail to make the cut while Will Johnson thrives

EA Sports College Football 25 is set to be released on July 19, and on Wednesday, the game's developers released the top 10 players in the title.

In the days leading up to the video game, EA Sports has been releasing lists of the top offenses, defenses and hardest places to play. But on Wednesday, the ratings for the best players were released and left some fans in doubt, as Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was one of the prominent names missing from the list. Football prodigy Arch Manning was also nowhere in the top 10.

Top 10 EA Sports College Football 25 players

#1 Will Johnson, CB, Michigan, 96 overall

The best player in the game is Michigan Wolverines cornerback Will Johnson.

Johnson was a key player for Michigan, which won the national championship last season. He recorded 27 tackles, four interceptions and four pass defenses as a lockdown corner in 2023.

#2 Will Campbell, LT, LSU, 96 overall

LSU's Will Campbell is tied for the best overall in the game at 96, as is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the game. Campbell is tasked with protecting the blindside of Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

#3 Ollie Gordon III, RB, Oklahoma State, 96 overall

Ollie Gordon III is a 96 overall (Image via IMAGN)

Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon III is the top-ranked offensive weapon in EA Sports College Football 25.

The running back rushed for 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns last season for the Cowboys.

#4 James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee, 95 overall

James Pearce Jr. is a 95 overall (Image via IMAGN)

Tennessee Volunteers pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is a 95 overall and is the second-ranked defensive player in EA Sports College Football 25 behind Will Johnson.

Pearce recorded 9.5 sacks last season at Tennessee.

#5 Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State, 95 overall

Caleb Downs transferred to Ohio State from Alabama after his freshman season and is a 95 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.

Downs recorded 107 tackles, three pass defenses, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 2023.

#6 Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado, 95 overall

Travis Hunter is a 95 overall (Image via IMAGN)

Colorado Buffaloes two-way player Travis Hunter is a 95 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.

Hunter is a shutdown corner and a star receiver who will be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

#7 Malaki Starks, S, Georgia, 95 overall

Georgia Bulldogs safety Malaki Starks is a 95 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.

Starks is entering his third year at Georgia, and last season, he recorded 52 tackles, seven pass defense and two interceptions.

#8 Mason Graham, DT, Michigan, 95 overall

Mason Graham is a 95 overall and is projected to be an early pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Graham recorded 35 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble last season.

#9 Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State, 95 overall

Qinshon Judkins is the second-ranked running back according to EA Sports College Football 25.

Judkins transferred from Ole Miss to Ohio State to be the Buckeyes starting running back.

#10 Tate Ratledge, RG, Georgia, 95 overall

Georgia Bulldogs right guard Tate Ratledge is the top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the video game.