Caleb Williams, Drake Maye top candidates for Madden NFL 27 cover
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The cover athlete for Madden NFL 27 will be announced on June 4. Among the front-runners are Caleb Williams, Matthew Stafford, and Bijan Robinson, each coming off strong seasons. Williams, rumored to be a main candidate, just won MVP honors. Other notable players include Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Drake Maye, who both had impressive seasons, with Maye leading the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.
- •Cover athlete announcement set for June 4.
- •Caleb Williams is a leading candidate after winning MVP.
- •Matthew Stafford led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns.
- •Bijan Robinson had a standout year with 2,298 scrimmage yards.
- •Drake Maye's performance as a QB boosts his cover chances.
- 6:15 PMCBS NFL — Top 2026 candidates for 'Madden NFL' cover: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Bijan Robinson among possibilities
"From MVP Matthew Stafford to rumored front-runner Caleb Williams, we rank the top 5 superstars who deserve to grace the cover
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