Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jamal Haynes (11) celebrates with wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech's Top-Ten Player Ratings For EA Sports College Football 26 Revealed

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By Najeh Wilkins | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 1:01 PM ET

EA Sports College Football 26 is getting closer to releasing and today, Georgia Tech revealed their ten highest rated players for the upcoming video game.

The top-ranked players for the Yellow Jackets are Eric Rivers, Jamal Haynes, Keylan Rutledge, Haynes King, Malik Rutherford, Kyle Efford, Matthew Alexander, Ahmari Harvey, Brett Seither, and Chad Alexander.

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Georgia Tech's do-it-all linebacker Kyle Efford received an 85 overall ranking. Efford is one of the best tacklers in the country and has made a name for himself with his unique, old-school type of play at the linebacker role, and has been a key player on defense, especially in the resurgence of the program.

UCF transfer Matthew Alexander received an 83 overall ranking and will be a key figure to see if the defensive line can take the next step. Alexander set a career-high with 35 tackles in 2024.

Rising star cornerback Ahmari Harvey received the third-highest defensive ranking with an 83 overall grade. Harvey established himself as the best cornerback for the Yellow Jackets and will have a chance to prove he is one of the best in the country this season for Georgia Tech.

Brett Seither is an underrated player in terms of national ranking, but does a little bit of everything for the Yellow Jackets and is a consummate pro despite still being in college.

Chad Alexander is probably the most surprising in the top 10. Alexander was put on scholarship by the Yellow Jackets last season and has continued to take full advantage of the opportunities he has been presented, especially stepping in for Georgia Tech when they have had injuries at the running back spot and not letting the team miss a beat. Alexander is talented and has some upside.

The biggest snub of the top 10 rated players in EA Sports College Football 26 is Jordan van den Berg, who is easily one of Georgia Tech’s best defensive players and will be a major player on the defensive line in 2025. His play latest season was a key reason Georgia Tech had a top 40 unit in run defense, a marketable improvement from the 2023 campaign. Other notable players that could have been considered for Georgia Tech are Malachi Hosely, Omar Daniels, Clayton Powell-Lee, and Dean Patterson.