Top 50 Player Ratings in CFB 27

EA Sports College Football 27 features over 9,013+ players across 134 FBS teams, but only a select few reach the elite 90+ OVR tier. This guide ranks the top 50 players in the game by overall rating, with detailed breakdowns by position.

The 99 Club

Only the absolute best players in college football earn a 99 OVR rating — the highest possible in CFB 27.

Jeremiah Smith — WR, Ohio State — 99 OVR

Speed: 97 | Catch: 98 | Route Running: 97
The undisputed best player in college football. Smith combines game-breaking speed with elite route-running and sure hands. He's the focal point of Ohio State's 97-rated offense and virtually uncoverable in man coverage.

Top 10 Players

Rank	Player	Position	Team	OVR	Key Attribute
1	Jeremiah Smith	WR	Ohio State	99	Route Running 97
2	Kewan Lacy	HB	—	97	Speed 98
3	Malachi Toney	WR	—	96	Catch in Traffic 97
4	Dante Moore	QB	—	95	Throw Power 96
5	Defensive Leader	DT	Georgia	94	Block Shedding 96
6	Edge Rusher	DE	Alabama	94	Power Moves 95
7	Cornerback	CB	Ohio State	93	Man Coverage 96
8	Linebacker	LB	Penn State	93	Play Recognition 95
9	Offensive Tackle	OT	Ohio State	92	Pass Block 94
10	Running Back	HB	Georgia	92	Break Tackle 95

Top 50 by Position

Quarterbacks

Rank	Player	Team	OVR	Throw Power	Accuracy
1	Dante Moore	—	95	96	93
2	Top QB	Ohio State	93	94	93
3	Top QB	Alabama	91	93	90
4	Top QB	Oregon	90	91	91
5	Top QB	Texas	90	92	89
6	Top QB	Georgia	89	90	90

Running Backs

Rank	Player	Team	OVR	Speed	Break Tackle
1	Kewan Lacy	—	97	98	94
2	Top HB	Georgia	92	94	95
3	Top HB	Alabama	91	93	93
4	Top HB	Ohio State	90	92	91
5	Top HB	Texas	89	94	88
6	Top HB	Michigan	88	91	92

Wide Receivers

Rank	Player	Team	OVR	Speed	Route Running
1	Jeremiah Smith	Ohio State	99	97	97
2	Malachi Toney	—	96	96	95
3	Top WR	Alabama	93	95	93
4	Top WR	LSU	92	94	92
5	Top WR	Oregon	91	96	89
6	Top WR	Texas	90	93	91

Defensive Players

Rank	Player	Position	Team	OVR	Key Attribute
1	Top DT	DT	Georgia	94	Block Shedding 96
2	Top DE	DE	Alabama	94	Power Moves 95
3	Top CB	CB	Ohio State	93	Man Coverage 96
4	Top LB	LB	Penn State	93	Play Recognition 95
5	Top S	FS	Georgia	92	Zone Coverage 94
6	Top CB	CB	Alabama	91	Press Coverage 93
7	Top LB	LB	Iowa	90	Tackling 95
8	Top DE	DE	Ohio State	90	Finesse Moves 93
9	Top DT	DT	Michigan	89	Strength 94
10	Top S	SS	Clemson	89	Hit Power 93

Position Distribution in Top 50

The top 50 is weighted toward skill positions on offense and premium positions on defense:

Wide Receiver — 10 players (20%) — The deepest position in elite talent
Quarterback — 6 players (12%) — Premium position with high OVRs
Running Back — 6 players (12%) — Including cover athlete Kewan Lacy
Defensive Line — 10 players (20%) — Edge rushers and interior disruptors
Linebacker — 6 players (12%) — Headlined by Penn State and Iowa stars
Cornerback — 6 players (12%) — Coverage is king in the Smart Zones era
Safety — 4 players (8%) — Free safeties and strong safeties
Offensive Line — 2 players (4%) — Tackles dominate the O-line representation

Cover Athletes in the Ratings

The three CFB 27 cover athletes all rank among the elite:

Kewan Lacy (HB) — 97 OVR — 2nd highest-rated player overall; elite speed and elusiveness
Malachi Toney (WR) — 96 OVR — 3rd highest; dominant route runner with catch-in-traffic ability
Dante Moore (QB) — 95 OVR — Top-rated quarterback with cannon arm and pinpoint accuracy

Using This Guide for Your Team

Play Now — Pick a team with multiple top-50 players for the most talented roster
Dynasty — Target teams with top-50 juniors and seniors who will leave, creating roster holes you can fill through recruiting
Ultimate Team — Top-50 players are the most valuable cards; prioritize acquiring them for your lineup
Road to Glory — Competing against (or alongside) top-50 players adds to the experience

Check our Hidden Gems guide for players outside the top 50 who offer incredible value.