Fernando Mendoza ranks 49th in Madden NFL 27 rookie ratings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, did not secure a spot in the Top 10 rookie player ratings for Madden NFL 27. He is currently ranked 49th among rookies, while running back Jeremiyah Love and safety Caleb Downs share the top position with a rating of 82. Defensive players dominate the top of the list, with Mendoza as the highest-rated rookie quarterback despite his overall ranking. He recently signed a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed contract, which may alleviate his disappointment over the ranking.
- •Mendoza is ranked 49th among Madden NFL 27 rookies.
- •Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs are tied for first at 82.
- •Defensive players occupy the majority of the Top 5.
- •Mendoza is the highest-rated rookie quarterback.
- •He signed a $57.27 million contract with the Raiders.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza fails to make Madden NFL 27 Player Ratings Top 10
"Fernando Mendoza failed to crack the Top 10 in Madden NFL 27 Player Ratings for rookies and defensive players dominated the list.
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