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

POSITIONAGERATINGPOTENTIALDEVELOPMENTTEAM
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR217899SuperstarSeahawks
Will Anderson Jr.LE217895StarTexans
Kenneth Walker IIIHB228799StarSeahawks
Bijan RobinsonHB218199SuperstarFalcons
Kyle HamiltonSS228294StarRavens
Drake LondonWR228095StarFalcons
Kayvon ThibodeauxROLB22

81

99StarGiants
Bryce YoungQB227499SuperstarPanthers
Breece HallHB22

82

99StarJets
Trent McDuffieCB22

80

94StarChiefs
George PickensWR22

80

94StarSteelers
Kyle PittsTE228799X-FactorFalcons
Devon WitherspoonCB227893StarSeahawks
Jalen CarterDT227992StarEagles
Ikem EkwonuLT227995SuperstarPanthers
Zay FlowersWR227796SuperstarRavens
Tyler SmithLT227991NormalCowboys
Jameson WilliamsWR2279

92

StarLions
Penei SewellRT22

86

99SuperstarLions
Christian GonzalezCB217795StarPatriots

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

POSITIONRATINGPOTENTIALDEVELOPMENT
Darian TongueCB8199Superstar
Marvin Harrison WR8499X-Factor
Mike HaydenROLB7490Normal
Joe FellsHB7490Normal
Caleb WilliamsQB7695Star
George CookRG7690Superstar
Tre Booker WR7595Normal
Mike CainTE7594Superstar
Michael IronsMLB

77

97Superstar
Kamryn JusticeRG7792Superstar
De'Andre WatsonWR7695Star
Larry DuvalFS7691Normal
Howie ReinerFS7590Normal
Glenn Jackson RE7590Star
Quincy HallDT7590Normal
Doug HewittWR

79

99Star
Paul SmithRE75

90

Normal
Cecil GillsCB7795Star
Denario DrummondCB7593Normal
Kareem PriceRT7590Normal
Peter McDanielsCB8099Star
Forrest TownsendQB7493Normal

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. Jonas studied sports journalism in Munich and has been working for EarlyGame since 2021. His favorite games are FIFA, Madden NFL and Formula 1....