The next set of Madden 16 Ratings are out on EA Sports Madden blog for the top 5 Tight Ends! Checkout the ratings and bio for each player. The league’s premier tight ends are too fast for linebackers, and too big for defensive backs.
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Check out the top-rated tight ends in Madden NFL 16, including a new arrival in Kansas City.
ROB GRONKOWSKI (99 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’6, 265 POUNDS
Gronk has three of the top ratings among tight ends with 94 Spectacular Catch, 98 Catch in Traffic, and 95 Release. He adds 94 Catching and 82 SPD/87 ACC/84 JMP/84 SFA. When healthy, there’s nobody better.
JIMMY GRAHAM (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’7, 265 POUNDS
Russell Wilson will welcome Graham and his 92 Catching, 90 Spectacular Catch, and 88 Catch in Traffic. He can fight for the ball with 85 SPD/92 JMP/87 RTE/88 REL.
JASON WITTEN (93 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’6, 263 POUNDS
Witten does not dazzle with speed and quickness, but still features skills like 95 Catching, 92 Catch in Traffic, 88 Route Running, 85 Release, and 79 Spectacular Catch.
GREG OLSEN (92 OVR)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
6’5, 253 POUNDS
Olsen is an exceptional end zone target for Cam Newton with 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 88 Release, and 87 Catch in Traffic.
TRAVIS KELCE (91 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
6’5, 260 POUNDS
After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Kelce shined in his on-field debut in 2014. He brings 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 87 Catch in Traffic, 88 Release, and 81 Route Running. He also features 85 Run Block, tops among tight ends.
@EAMaddenNFL Julius Thomas should be number 3 on this list.