Joe Burrow Becomes Highest Rated Rookie Quarterback in Madden 21

After being selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Joe Burrow can add another accolade to his resume. Madden has made the rookie the highest-rated QB in the latest football video game franchise.

Joe Burrow is officially the highest-rated rookie quarterback in Madden 21.

With a QB rating of 76, Burrow leads the pack over Tua Tagovailoa who comes in second with a 73. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love rates at 71. While Justin Herbert of the Chargers rates at 70. Burrow led rookies in multiple categories including toughness (96), break sack rating (83), throw under pressure (84), stamina (88), throwing on the run (86). While Burrow and company rookie ratings were released, Madden announced that the rest of the rookie class ratings on July 17. 

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