Madden 25 ratings for every Saints offensive linemen
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Aug 9, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) before the snap of he football against Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The team at EA Sports have shared their player ratings for Madden NFL 25, the latest entry in their long-running video game franchise, and we’ll be highlighting their grades for New Orleans Saints players at each position group, and next up are the offensive linemen.
The Saints are rolling into 2024 looking to replace over half of their starters from 2023. Andrus Peat left for the Las Vegas Raiders deep into free agency and, starting left guard, James Hurst retired. That means a completely remodeled left side of the unit. At right tackle, Ryan Ramczyk will likely never play another down of football due to injury.
The Saints chose Taliese Fuaga in the first round, a decision that is sounding like it's moving in the right direction. Trevor Penning started a few games last year, but spending the majority of the season as a backup disqualifies him from being a returning starter. Also, he's switching to a new position.
If you want to create the true Saints offensive line, you'll have to move some players around. Penning is still listed as a left tackle. Nick Saldiveri and Lucas Patrick are listed as right guard and center, but those are the leading candidates to start at left guard. Here are the blockers who will be included on the Saints' roster at launch on Aug. 16:
Ryan Ramczyk: 87 overall
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 01: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Ryan Ramczyk #71 of the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on November 01, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Speed: 68
Strength: 90
Agility: 67
Jumping: 76
Injury: 79
Stamina: 86
Erik McCoy: 86 overall
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 75
Strength: 87
Agility: 62
Jumping: 76
Injury: 87
Stamina: 88
Taliese Fuaga: 77 overall
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - MAY 28: Tallese Fuaga #75 of the New Orleans Saints attends the OTA Offseason Workout at the New Orleans Saints Practice facility on May 28, 2024 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Speed: 68
Strength: 93
Agility: 63
Jumping: 78
Injury: 92
Stamina: 87
Cesar Ruiz: 74 overall
Nov 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz (51) plays against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 72
Strength: 87
Agility: 55
Jumping: 80
Injury: 91
Stamina: 89
Trevor Penning: 71 overall
Sep 18, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) follows a block by offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 76
Strength: 88
Agility: 74
Jumping: 70
Injury: 87
Stamina: 82
Lucas Patrick: 68 overall
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) warms up before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 70
Strength: 84
Agility: 60
Jumping: 72
Injury: 88
Stamina: 87
Oli Udoh: 68 overall
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Oli Udoh #74 of the Minnesota Vikings blocks during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
Speed: 70
Strength: 87
Agility: 65
Jumping: 71
Injury: 90
Stamina: 88
Nick Saldiveri: 67 overall
Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Nick Saldiveri (64) looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 65
Strength: 84
Agility: 61
Jumping: 76
Injury: 92
Stamina: 87
Justin Herron: 65 overall
Sep 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Justin Herron (71) leaves the field after warmups before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 64
Strength: 84
Agility: 46
Jumping: 79
Injury: 88
Stamina: 83
Josiah Ezirim: 64 overall
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Speed: 67
Strength: 88
Agility: 66
Jumping: 73
Injury: 90
Stamina: 80
Shane Lemieux: 64 overall
Sep 3, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during the Blue-White Scrimmage at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 70
Strength: 84
Agility: 49
Jumping: 65
Injury: 76
Stamina: 82
Mark Evans II: 61 overall
May 11, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Mark Evans II (68) looks on during the rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 58
Strength: 79
Agility: 61
Jumping: 67
Injury: 91
Stamina: 83
Landon Young: 59 overall
Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Landon Young (67) reacts as New Orleans Saints place kicker Wil Lutz (3) successfully kicks a field goal in the last minute of the secondhalf of the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
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