If you’re wanting to build a respectable dynasty in Madden 23’s Franchise mode, you will undoubtedly need some youngsters that are capable of transforming into veteran superstars. Madden is chockfull of outstanding young players, so much so there are more than two dozen with an 80 Overall rating or above. Here is a breakdown of the best young players in Madden 23.

The best young players at every position in Madden 23

It is also worth keeping in mind that some lower-rated players on this list have a chance to become the best in the league. For instance, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner is only 22 years of age, giving him more time to develop into a superstar compared to others. Like Gardner, you should also be using undeveloped athletes enough in Franchise to reveal whether or not they can obtain a Superstar or Superstar X-Factor ability. You can find every top player age 25 and younger below, listed by position.

Quarterbacks

  • Joe Burrow (25): Bengals, 90 OVRJustin Herbert (24): Chargers, 88 OVRLamar Jackson (25): Ravens, 87 OVRKyler Murray (25): Cardinals, 84 OVR

Running backs

  • Jonathan Taylor (23): Colts, 95 OVRJosh Jacobs (24): Raiders, 87 OVRSaquon Barkley (25): Giants, 86 OVRNajee Harris (24): Steelers, 85 OVR

Receivers

  • Justin Jefferson (23): Vikings, 93 OVRTerry McLaurin (25): Commanders, 91 OVRD.K. Metcalf (24): Seahawks, 89 OVRD.J. Moore (25): Panthers, 88 OVRJa’Marr Chase (22): Bengals, 87 OVRA.J. Brown (25): Eagles, 87 OVR

Tight ends

  • T.J. Hockenson (25): Lions, 89 OVRKyle Pitts (21): Falcons, 87 OVRDawson Knox (25): Bills, 83 OVRNoah Fant (24): Seahawks, 83 OVR

Offensive linemen

  • Tristian Wirfs (23): Buccaneers, 91 OVRCreed Humphrey (24): Chiefs, 86 OVRRashawn Slater (23): Chargers, 84 OVRChris Lindstrom (25): Falcons, 84 OVR

Defensive tackles

  • Da’Ron Payne (25): Commanders, 87 OVRQuinnen Williams (24): Jets, 86 OVRDerrick Brown (24): Panthers, 81 OVREd Oliver (24): Bills, 81 OVR

Defensive ends

  • Nick Bosa (24): 49ers, 94 OVRJeffrey Simmons (25): Titans, 88 OVRChase Young (23): Commanders, 86 OVRBrian Burns (24): Panthers, 86 OVR

Linebackers

  • Fred Warner (25): 49ers, 94 OVRRashan Gary (24): Packers, 89 OVRRoquan Smith (25): Bears, 89 OVRMicah Parsons (23): Cowboys, 88 OVRMaxx Crosby (25): Raiders, 88 OVR

Cornerbacks

  • Jaire Alexander (25): Packers, 94 OVRDenzel Ward (25): Browns, 92 OVRA.J. Terrell Jr. (23): Falcons, 89 OVRTrevon Diggs (24): Cowboys, 84 OVRJaylon Johnson (23): Bears, 82 OVRSauce Gardner (22): Jets, 78 OVR

Safeties

  • Jessie Bates III (25): Bengals, 90 OVRMinkah Fitzpatrick (25): Steelers, 89 OVRAntonie Winfield Jr. (24): Buccaneers, 87 OVRMarcus Williams (25): Ravens, 86 OVR

Kickers and punters

  • Evan McPherson (23): Bengals, 83 OVRTyler Bass (25): Bills, 77 OVRBlake Gillikin (24): Saints, 77 OVR