Madden NFL 24: The Best Talents And Draft Classes For The Franchise Mode

Within Madden NFL 24's Franchise Mode, nurturing your young talents and unlocking their maximum potential holds paramount importance. We'll present you with the players possessing the greatest potential and skill, along with a spotlight on the top rookies from the 2024 Draft Class in Madden NFL 24!

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Here are the best talents and draft classes in Madden NFL 24. | © EG

The Madden NFL 24 Franchise mode is so much fun! Today we'll show you the best talents and draft classes in the new Madden.

You can play many seasons in the franchise mode, which has been slightly redesigned for this year. You can read about all the new features in the following article:

We'll now show you the best young talents and draft classes in Madden NFL 24!

Best Talents And Draft Classes in Madden NFL 24

We'll present you with a comprehensive view of the top talent already present in the game, including licensed players, alongside showcasing the most promising prospects in the upcoming NFL Drafts. This information empowers you to make strategic decisions – whether it's trading for established stars or securing the finest rookies during the draft.

In Madden NFL 24, you have the option to use either an EA-generated draft class (featuring entirely fictional players) or choose a class crafted by an online user. Naturally, these classes vary in the ratings of the players. For this article, we've utilized the draft class created by "BornHim," which boasts the highest likes and offers realistic ratings for college players. While alternative files can be downloaded, we cannot assure the accuracy of the ratings they provide.

Madden NFL 24 Franchise Mode: Player Development

For newcomers to Madden, understanding effective player development is key. The core principles here resemble FIFA's career mode and mirror the genuine growth of a young athlete. Possessing a talented player on your roster is one thing, but without game time and training, their potential won't flourish. It's logical, isn't it?

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Justin Jefferson is the best WR in the NFL. | © EA

Madden NFL 24: Development Trait Dynamics

In Madden, there are four distinct Development Traits: Normal (Bronze), Star (Silver), Superstar (Gold), and Superstar X-Factor. The higher the Development Trait, the quicker a player accumulates XP, enabling faster upgrades. Consistently performing well with a player can enhance their Development Trait.

This leads to the chance to engage in a Breakout Game, where specific objectives must be achieved, such as scoring two touchdowns with a wide receiver, to elevate their Development. Abilities come into play from Superstar (Gold) onward, and these are crucial. Attaining accolades (e.g., MVP) automatically propels a player to the next development level.

Madden NFL 24: Players With The Best Potential

Let's dive right into the cream of the crop! Kenneth Walker III, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Kyle Pitts are already standout talents in American football, destined to hit a 99 rating in Madden. Keep in mind that during a franchise, players can be cut or traded, so we've indicated the teams these players belong to at the launch of a franchise.

Here are the players with the highest potential in Madden NFL 24:

PLAYER

POSITIONAGERATING
POTENTIALDEVELOPMENTTEAM
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR217899SuperstarSeahawks
Will Anderson Jr.LE217895StarTexans
Kenneth Walker IIIHB228799Star
Seahawks
Bijan Robinson
HB2181
99SuperstarFalcons
Kyle Hamilton
SS2282
94StarRavens
Drake London
WR2280
95StarFalcons
Kayvon Thibodeaux
ROLB22

81

99StarGiants
Bryce Young
QB2274
99SuperstarPanthers
Breece Hall
HB22

82

99Star
Jets
Trent McDuffie
CB22

80

94StarChiefs
George Pickens
WR22

80

94StarSteelers
Kyle Pitts
TE2287
99X-FactorFalcons
Devon Witherspoon
CB2278
93StarSeahawks
Jalen Carter
DT2279
92StarEagles
Ikem Ekwonu
LT2279
95SuperstarPanthers
Zay Flowers
WR2277
96SuperstarRavens
Tyler Smith
LT
2279
91NormalCowboys
Jameson Williams
WR2279

92

StarLions
Penei Sewell
RT22

86

99SuperstarLions
Christian Gonzalez
CB217795StarPatriots

In this list, we have only considered the most talented players who are a maximum of 22 years old at the start of a franchise. In Madden NFL 24, a player's regression begins around the age of 30. So, you have plenty of time with these guys to fully maximize their potential.

You must be aware that factors like injuries, training, and playing time contribute to the development of your talents.

Madden NFL 24: The Best Talents And Draft Classes

User "BornHim" has created the Madden NFL 24 Draft Class for the NFL Draft 2024. His file has been downloaded over 13,000 times, so most players are using his Draft Class.

We simulated several years into the future with this Draft Class and have noted down the most promising talents from this class for you. Keep an eye on the following players during the draft:

PLAYER

POSITIONRATING
POTENTIALDEVELOPMENT
Darian Tongue
CB8199Superstar
Marvin Harrison
WR8499X-Factor
Mike Hayden
ROLB74
90Normal
Joe Fells
HB74
90Normal
Caleb Williams
QB7695Star
George Cook
RG7690Superstar
Tre Booker
WR75
95Normal
Mike Cain
TE7594Superstar
Michael Irons
MLB

77

97Superstar
Kamryn Justice
RG
7792Superstar
De'Andre Watson
WR7695Star
Larry Duval
FS
76
91Normal
Howie Reiner
FS7590Normal
Glenn Jackson
RE
7590Star
Quincy Hall
DT75
90Normal
Doug Hewitt
WR

79

99Star
Paul Smith
RE75

90

Normal
Cecil Gills
CB7795Star
Denario Drummond
CB7593Normal
Kareem Price
RT
75
90Normal
Peter McDaniels
CB8099Star
Forrest Townsend
QB7493Normal

It's possible that the creator of this Draft Class might make changes to the file or that a different Draft Class gains popularity as the game progresses. But as of now, this is the Draft Class with the most downloads.

Whether you're starting an online or offline franchise, having the knowledge of the ratings these players receive and their Development Traits gives you a significant competitive advantage.


Jonas Sohns

Content Creator for Sports Games & FIFA. I studied sports journalism in Munich and have been working for EarlyGame since 2021. My favourite games are FIFA, Madden NFL and Formula 1....