Every Madden 99 Club Member in History

​A 99 Overall rating is the highest possible rating in modern Madden NFL, and earning one has become one of the most prestigious honors in the Madden franchise.

The Madden 99 Club has featured some of the greatest NFL players of the past three decades, including Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Calvin Johnson, J.J. Watt, Aaron Donald, Patrick Mahomes, and many more.

But the history goes back further than the official "99 Club" branding. Madden NFL 99 featured 14 players rated 99 Overall, while earlier versions of Madden could even give players ratings above 99.

Below is the complete history of players who received a 99 Overall rating in Madden from Madden NFL 99 through Madden NFL 27.

Editor's Note: The term "99 Club" became an official Madden marketing designation in the modern era, but this article includes earlier players who received a 99 Overall rating so that the complete history of the rating is preserved.


Madden NFL 27 — 2026
Madden NFL 27 has six players rated 99 Overall.

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams
Myles Garrett, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals

Three players returned to the 99 Club from Madden NFL 26: Ja'Marr Chase, Josh Allen, and Myles Garrett.

Madden NFL 27 also introduced three new 99 Overall players: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Matthew Stafford, and Trey McBride. Stafford earned his first career 99 rating after 18 NFL seasons, while Smith-Njigba and McBride also reached 99 for the first time.

The six-player group makes Madden NFL 27 particularly interesting because the Rams have two 99-rated players in Stafford and Garrett.


Madden NFL 26 — 2025
Madden NFL 26 featured seven 99 Overall players:
Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Lane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Saquon Barkley was particularly notable because he became the first Eagles offensive player to receive a 99 Overall rating.


Madden NFL 25 — 2024
Madden NFL 25 featured five 99 Overall players:
Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
Trent Williams, OT, San Francisco 49ers


Madden NFL 24 — 2023
Madden NFL 24 featured five 99 Overall players:
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Zack Martin, OG, Dallas Cowboys

Justin Jefferson returned to the 99 Club after previously reaching the rating in Madden NFL 24's launch group, while Aaron Donald continued his remarkable run at the top of Madden ratings.


Madden NFL 23 — 2022
Madden NFL 23 had four 99 Overall players:
Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Aaron Donald, DL, Los Angeles Rams
Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
Trent Williams, OT, San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams was especially significant because he became the first offensive lineman to receive a 99 Overall rating since Walter Jones in Madden NFL 07 and the first offensive lineman to enter the modern 99 Club.


Madden NFL 22 — 2021
Madden NFL 22 featured five 99 Overall players:
Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Ramsey, CB, Los Angeles Rams


Madden NFL 21 — 2020
Madden NFL 21 featured five 99 Overall players:
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Stephon Gilmore, CB, New England Patriots
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers
Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints

Aaron Donald earned his fourth consecutive 99 Overall rating, while Mahomes and McCaffrey were among the offensive stars joining him at the top.


Madden NFL 20 — 2019
Madden NFL 20 featured four 99 Overall players:
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans
Khalil Mack, OLB, Chicago Bears
Bobby Wagner, MLB, Seattle Seahawks


Madden NFL 19 — 2018
Madden NFL 19 featured seven 99 Overall players:
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
Luke Kuechly, MLB. Carolina Panthers
Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers


Madden NFL 18 — 2017
Madden NFL 18 featured three 99 Overall players:
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Aaron Donald, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos

Aaron Donald's 99 rating in Madden NFL 18 began what became one of the most impressive stretches in Madden ratings history.


Madden NFL 17 — 2016
Madden NFL 17 featured four 99 Overall players:
Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
Luke Kuechly, MLB, Carolina Panthers
Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos
J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans


Madden NFL 16 — 2015
Madden NFL 16 featured three 99 Overall players:
Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans


Madden NFL 15 — 2014
Madden NFL 15 featured three 99 Overall players:
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle Seahawks
J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans


Madden NFL 25 — 2013
Madden NFL 25, which was the 2013 edition of the game, featured three 99 Overall players:
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings
J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans


Madden NFL 13 — 2012
Madden NFL 13 featured four 99 Overall players:
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Darrelle Revis, CB, New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
DeMarcus Ware, OLB, Dallas Cowboys


Madden NFL 12 — 2011
Madden NFL 12 featured four 99 Overall players:
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers
Troy Polamalu, SS, Pittsburgh Steelers
Darrelle Revis, CB, New York Jets


Madden NFL 11 — 2010
Madden NFL 11 featured six 99 Overall players:
Jared Allen, DE, Minnesota Vikings
Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee Titans
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Darrelle Revis, CB, New York Jets
Patrick Willis, MLB,San Francisco 49ers


Madden NFL 10 — 2009
Madden NFL 10 featured six 99 Overall players:
Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Oakland Raiders
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Albert Haynesworth, DT, Washington Redskins
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Troy Polamalu, SS, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ed Reed, FS, Baltimore Ravens


Madden NFL 09 — 2008
Madden NFL 09 featured six 99 Overall players:
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots
Bob Sanders, SS, Indianapolis Colts
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers


Madden NFL 08 — 2007
Madden NFL 08 featured five 99 Overall players:
Champ Bailey, CB, Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Ed Reed, FS, Baltimore Ravens
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers
Brian Urlacher, MLB, Chicago Bears


Madden NFL 07 — 2006
Madden NFL 07 had one of the largest 99-rated groups of the early modern era, with seven players:
Champ Bailey, CB, Denver Broncos
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers
Walter Jones, OT, Seattle Seahawks
Shane Lechler, P, Oakland Raiders
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Lorenzo Neal, FB, San Diego Chargers
Ed Reed, FS, Baltimore Ravens

Walter Jones' appearance is particularly notable because offensive linemen became increasingly rare among the highest-rated players in later Madden editions.


Madden NFL 06 — 2005
Madden NFL 06 featured six 99 Overall players:
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Randy Moss, WR, Oakland Raiders
Jonathan Ogden, OT, Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis, MLB, Baltimore Ravens
Adam Vinatieri, K, New England Patriots
David Akers, K, Philadelphia Eagles


Madden NFL 2005 — 2004
Madden NFL 2005 featured four 99 Overall players:
Jonathan Ogden, OT, Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis, MLB, Baltimore Ravens
Champ Bailey, CB, Denver Broncos
Mike Vanderjagt, K, Indianapolis Colts


Madden NFL 2004 — 2003
Madden NFL 2004 featured six 99 Overall players:
Marvin Harrison, WR, Indianapolis Colts
Terrell Owens, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Ray Lewis, MLB, Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Brooks, OLB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brian Dawkins, FS, Philadelphia Eagles
Adam Vinatieri, K, New England Patriots


Madden NFL 2003 — 2002
Madden NFL 2003 featured five 99 Overall players:
Marshall Faulk, RB, St. Louis Rams
Larry Allen, OG, Dallas Cowboys
Warren Sapp, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Strahan, DE, New York Giants
Ray Lewis, MLB, Baltimore Ravens


Madden NFL 2002 — 2001
Madden NFL 2002 featured five 99 Overall players:
Marshall Faulk, RB, St. Louis Rams
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Jonathan Ogden, OT, Baltimore Ravens
Warren Sapp, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ray Lewis, MLB. Baltimore Ravens

Madden NFL 2002 is also an important dividing line in Madden history because 99 became the maximum rating used by the game.


Madden NFL 2001 — 2000
No player received a 99 Overall rating in Madden NFL 2001.
This makes Madden NFL 2001 one of the most unusual editions in the history of Madden ratings. The highest-rated player did not reach 99.


Madden NFL 2000 — 1999
Madden NFL 2000 featured three players rated 99 Overall:
Barry Sanders, RB, Detroit Lions
Dermontti Dawson, C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Matt Turk, P, Washington Redskins


The Players With the Most 99 Overall Ratings
While many players have reached 99 Overall once, a much smaller group has done it repeatedly.
Based on the historical Madden ratings record, Aaron Donald leads the modern history with seven 99 Overall ratings, followed by Peyton Manning with six and Ray Lewis with five.

Players with multiple 99 Overall ratings

99 Ratings

• Aaron Donald 7
• Peyton Manning 6
• Ray Lewis 5
• Tom Brady 4
• Calvin Johnson 4
• Patrick Mahomes 4
• Jonathan Ogden 4
• J.J. Watt 4
• Champ Bailey 3
• Myles Garrett 3
• Antonio Gates 3
• Travis Kelce 3
• Von Miller 3
• Ed Reed 3
• Darrelle Revis 3
• Davante Adams 2
• Larry Allen 2
• Dermontti Dawson 2
• Marshall Faulk 2
• Rob Gronkowski 2
• Luke Kuechly 2
• Christian McCaffrey 2
• Randy Moss 2
• Troy Polamalu 2
• Aaron Rodgers 2
• Warren Sapp 2
• Richard Sherman 2
• LaDainian Tomlinson 2
• Adam Vinatieri 2
• Trent Williams 2

Aaron Donald's seven 99 ratings came consecutively from Madden NFL 18 through Madden NFL 24, an extraordinary run that has yet to be matched.


Which Madden Had the Most 99 Overall Players?
Madden NFL 99 currently stands out for the sheer number of players receiving a 99 Overall rating, with 14 players.
Other editions with large 99-rated groups include:

• Madden NFL 07 — 7
• Madden NFL 19 — 7
• Madden NFL 11 — 6
• Madden NFL 2004 — 6
• Madden NFL 06 — 6
• Madden NFL 09 — 6
• Madden NFL 10 — 6
• Madden NFL 21 — 5
• Madden NFL 22 — 5
• Madden NFL 2002 — 5
• Madden NFL 2003 — 5
• Madden NFL 08 — 5

The number of 99-rated players has varied considerably over the years, showing how the philosophy behind Madden ratings has changed from one generation of the game to another.


The Evolution of the Madden 99 Club

The history of the Madden 99 Club is really the history of how EA has evaluated the very best NFL players.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Madden ratings were less restrictive, and some players could even receive ratings above 99. By Madden NFL 2002, 99 had become the maximum.

Over the following decade, the list of 99-rated players became increasingly exclusive. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive players, and other elite stars regularly appeared at the top of the ratings. The modern 99 Club era added another layer of recognition, turning the 99 rating into a highly publicized annual achievement.

Players such as Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Aaron Donald and Patrick Mahomes have each built remarkable 99-rating histories, while players such as Matthew Stafford and Trey McBride have continued the tradition by reaching 99 for the first time in Madden NFL 27.


What Makes a Madden 99 Rating Special?
A 99 Overall rating does not mean that every individual attribute is rated 99. Instead, Overall Rating is a summary rating influenced by a player's individual attributes and position. A player can therefore have specific attributes below 99 while still earning a 99 Overall rating.

That is one reason the Madden 99 Club is interesting to compare across positions. A 99-rated quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive lineman, or tight end can reach that overall rating in very different ways. Madden NFL 27 illustrates this perfectly. The six 99-rated players have very different attribute profiles, from Josh Allen's quarterback ratings to Myles Garrett's strength and pass-rushing ability and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's receiving attributes.


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