Want to play as Ohio State players in Madden 24? Here are former Buckeyes' player ratings

Colin Gay, Columbus Dispatch

Madden season is here.

Madden NFL2024 is set to be released Aug. 15. But the Electronic Arts video game has already released its initial player ratings for the game, including every player currently on an NFL roster, including those selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

In Madden NFL 24's initial rollout of player ratings, 61 former Ohio State football players were included, headlined by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa at 98 and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward at 93. Of the players selected in the 2023 draft, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads all Buckeye selections with a 78.

After having seven players with a 90 rating or better in Madden NFL 23, Ohio State only has five in Madden NFL 24: Nick Bosa, Heyward, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

Multiple players, including running back Ezekiel Elliott and cornerback Eli Apple, do not have ratings since they have not signed with a team ahead of the 2023 season.

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Quarterback

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

  • Justin Fields, Chicago Bears: 76

  • C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans: 73

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Running back

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) on Dec. 17, 2022.
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) on Dec. 17, 2022.

  • J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens: 78

  • Trey Sermon, Philadelphia Eagles: 67

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Wide receiver

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) runs into the end zone for a late second quarter touchdown. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 21 to 7 at the half. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) runs into the end zone for a late second quarter touchdown. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 21 to 7 at the half. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

  • Noah Brown, Houston Texans: 74

  • Parris Campbell, New York Giants: 77

  • Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders: 92

  • Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints: 84

  • Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders: 82

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks: 78

  • Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints: 84

  • Garrett Wilson, New York Jets: 84

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Tight end

Jacksonville Jaguars' Luke Farrell (89) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Luke Farrell (89) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)

  • Luke Farrell, Jacksonville Jaguars: 62

  • Jeremy Ruckert, New York Jets: 67

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Offensive line

  • Wyatt Davis, New York Giants, right guard: 63

  • Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions, left tackle: 83

  • Jonah Jackson, Detroit Lions, left guard: 76

  • Paris Johnson Jr., Arizona Cardinals, right tackle: 77

  • Dawand Jones, Cleveland Browns, right tackle: 68

  • Jamarco Jones, Tennessee Titans, right guard: 64

  • Michael Jordan, Carolina Panthers, left guard: 63

  • Corey Linsley, Los Angeles Charges, center: 88

  • Thayer Munford, Las Vegas Raiders, right tackle: 66

  • Josh Myers, Green Bay Packers, center: 73

  • Andrew Norwell, Washington Commanders, left guard: 77

  • Nicholas Petit-Frere, Tennessee Titans, right tackle: 70

  • Isaiah Prince, Denver Broncos, right tackle: 62

  • Luke Wypler, Cleveland Browns, center: 65

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Defensive line

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott scrambles as the 49ers' Nick Bosa pursues.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott scrambles as the 49ers' Nick Bosa pursues.

  • Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers, right defensive end: 98

  • DaVon Hamilton, Jacksonville Jaguars, defensive tackle: 78

  • Johnathan Hankins, Dallas Cowboys, defensive tackle: 74

  • Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers, right defensive end: 93

  • Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati Bengals, left defensive end: 78

  • Jalyn Holmes, Chicago Bears, defensive tackle: 69

  • Dre'Mont Jones, Seattle Seahawks, left defensive end: 77

  • Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts, left defensive end: 72

  • Tommy Togiai, Cleveland Browns, defensive tackle: 67

  • Chase Young, Washington Commanders, left defensive end: 85

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Linebacker

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reaches for a pass as Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) covers on the play during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Jan. 8, 2023.
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reaches for a pass as Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) covers on the play during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Jan. 8, 2023.

  • Jerome Baker, Miami Dolphins, middle linebacker: 80

  • Rashod Berry, Indianapolis Colts, right outside linebacker: 56

  • Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers, left outside linebacker: 91

  • Baron Browning, Denver Broncos, right outside linebacker: 75

  • Jonathon Cooper, Denver Broncos, left outside linebacker: 72

  • Malik Harrison, Baltimore Ravens, middle linebacker: 72

  • Zach Harrison, Atlanta Falcons, right outside linebacker: 68

  • Raekwon McMillan, New England Patriots, middle linebacker: 69

  • Tyreke Smith, Seattle Seahawks, left outside linebacker: 64

  • Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints, right outside linebacker: 77

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Safety

Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) recovers a fumble in the first quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) recovers a fumble in the first quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

  • Vonn Bell, Carolina Panthers, strong safety: 83

  • Jordan Fuller, Los Angeles Rams, strong safety: 75

  • Malik Hooker, Dallas Cowboys, free safety: 82

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Cornerback

Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) returns an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) returns an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

  • Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints: 90

  • Jeff Okudah, Atlanta Falcons: 77

  • Bradley Roby, New Orleans Saints: 74

  • Kendall Sheffield, Houston Texans: 72

  • Shaun Wade, New England Patriots: 65

  • Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns: 88

Ohio State football Madden 24 ratings: Special teams

  • Drue Chrisman, Cincinnati Bengals, punter: 70

  • Cameron Johnston, Houston Texans, punter: 75

  • Liam McCullough, Atlanta Falcons, long snapper (listed as tight end): 32

  • Jake McQuaide, Detroit Lions, long snapper (listed as tight end): 33

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