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Best MUT Core Elite cards in Madden 24: Best QB, HB, WR and defensive players in Madden Ultimate Team

Chris Studley
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With one week to go before the launch of Madden 24, EA Sports began to release the ratings for the top Core Elite cards in MUT. Here’s a breakdown of all the top cards at each position.

At the start of the Madden season, much of the Madden Ultimate Team (MUT) player base will make use of Core Elites, which are virtually the base player items in MUT.

The early game meta will be defined by the first promos and Core Elites. And, Core Elites can be used for other tasks in Madden, like for Sets or just be quick sold for in-game currency.

With Madden 24 on the horizon, EA Sports has begun to release player ratings for the best Core Elites. Here’s a look at the Core Elite we know of thus far.

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Best MUT Core Elite quarterbacks in Madden 24

We’ll start with the highest-rated Core Elite quarterbacks in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Patrick MahomesChiefsQB86
2Josh AllenBillsQB86
3Joe BurrowBengalsQB85
4Lamar JacksonRavensQB84
5Jalen HurtsEaglesQB84
6Justin HerbertChargersQB84
7Aaron RodgersJetsQB84
8Dak PrescottCowboysQB83
9Tua TagovailoaDolphinsQB83
10Trevor LawrenceJaguarsQB82

Reigning Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes grabbed the top spot among Core Elite QBs. Madden 24 cover star Josh Allen and Joe Burrow round out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite halfbacks in Madden 24

Here’s the highest-rated Core Elite halfbacks:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Christian McCaffrey49ersHB86
2Josh JacobsRaidersHB86
3Nick ChubbBrownsHB85
4Derrick HenryTitansHB85
5Austin EkelerChargersHB84
6Saquon BarkleyGiantsHB84
7Jonathan TaylorColtsHB84
8Alvin KamaraSaintsHB83
9Tony PollardCowboysHB83
10Rhamondre StevensonPatriotsHB83

The top dog among running backs (halfbacks) is Christian McCaffrey, as his Core Elite will sport an 86 OVR in MUT.

Best MUT Core Elite wide receivers in Madden 24

Now, a look at the best Core Elite wide receivers:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Tyreek HillDolphinsWR86
2Justin JeffersonVikingsWR86
3Stefon DiggsBillsWR85
4Davante AdamsRaidersWR85
5Cooper KuppRamsWR85
6A.J. BrownEaglesWR85
7Ja’Marr ChaseBengalsWR85
8Garrett WilsonJetsWR85
9Amari CooperBrownsWR84
10Mike EvansBuccaneersWR84

Tyreek Hill is the top MUT Core Elite receiver, with Justin Jefferson right behind the Dolphins star. Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs rounds out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite tight ends in Madden 24

These are the highest-rated Core Elite tight ends in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Travis KelceChiefsTE86
2George Kittle49ersTE85
3Mark AndrewsRavensTE85
4Dallas GoedertEaglesTE84
5T.J. HockensonVikingsTE84
6Darren WallerGiantsTE83
7Kyle PittsFalconsTE83
8David NjokuBrownsTE82
9Mike GesickiPatriotsTE81
10Zach ErtzCardinalsTE80

Travis Kelce is the top target for Patrick Mahomes, and the top tight end among Core Elites in MUT 24. George Kittle and Mark Andrews round out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite offensive linemen in Madden 24

Here’s a look at the best Core Elite offensive linemen in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Jason KelceEaglesC86
2Creed HumphreyChiefsC86
3Joel BitonioBrownsG86
4Trent Williams49ersOT86
5Chris LindstromFalconsG86
6Lane JohnsonEaglesOT86
7Ethan PocicBrownsC85
8Connor WilliamsDolphinsC85
9Joe ThuneyChiefsG85
10Andrew ThomasGiantsOT85

A strong offensive line is key to having success on offense. The Eagles and Chiefs — the two teams that went to the Super Bowl this past February — each have two offensive linemen on this list. Centers Jason Kelce (Eagles) and Creed Humphrey (Chiefs) are the top two offensive linemen, while Browns guard Joel Bitonio rounds out the top three.

Trent Williams (49ers) and Lane Johnson (Eagles) are the two best offensive tackles.

Best MUT Core Elite defensive linemen in Madden 24

Now, here’s a look at the best MUT Core Elite defensive linemen in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Chris JonesChiefsDT86
2Dexter LawrenceGiantsDT86
3Javon HargraveEaglesDT85
4Quinnen WilliamsJetsDT85
5Jonathan AllenBengalsDT84
6Fletcher CoxEaglesDT83
7DeForest BucknerColtsDT83
8D.J. ReaderBengalsDT83
9Arik Armstead49ersDT82
10Michael PierceRavensDT82

The top-rated defensive lineman in MUT is Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs. Breakout star Dexter Lawrence is the second-best defensive tackle in MUT, and Javon Hargrave of the Eagles rounds out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite defensive ends in Madden 24

These are the highest-rated Core Elite defensive ends in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Aaron DonaldRamsRE86
2Myles GarrettBrownsRE86
3Nick Bosa49ersRE86
4Micah ParsonsCowboysRE86
5DeMarcus LawrenceCowboysRE85
6Montez SweatCommandersRE85
7Christian WilkinsDolphinsRE85
8Brian BurnsPanthersLE84
9Cameron HeywardSteelersRE84
10Von MillerBillsRE84

Rams star and 99 Club member Aaron Donald is the top defensive end Core Elite in MUT 24. Myles Garrett and Nick Bosa round out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite inside linebackers in Madden 24

Now, here’s a look at the best Core Elite inside linebackers in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Fred Warner49ersMLB86
2Lavonte DavidBuccaneersMLB85
3Demario DavisSaintsMLB85
4Bobby WagnerSeahawksMLB84
5Roquan SmithRavensMLB84
6Azeez Al-ShaairTitansMLB84
7Tremaine EdwardsBearsMLB83
8Foyesade OluokunJaguarsMLB83
9Patrick QueenRavensMLB83
10Nick BoltonChiefsMLB83

49ers standout Fred Warner is the highest-rated inside linebacker on this list. Lavonte David and Demario Davis, meanwhile, each come in at 85 OVR.

Best MUT Core Elite outside linebackers in Madden 24

Let’s move on to the best Core Elite outside linebackers:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1T.J. WattSteelersLOLB86
2Haason ReddickEaglesLOLB86
3Maxx CrosbyRaidersLOLB86
4Khalil MackChargersROLB86
5Joey BosaChargersLOLB85
6Matt MilanoBillsROLB85
7Danielle HunterVikingsLOLB84
8Za’Darius SmithBrownsROLB84
9Rashan GaryPackersLOLB82
10Dre Greenlaw49ersROLB82

Steelers star T.J. Watt is the highest-rated among outside linebackers. Haason Reddick, Maxx Crosby, and Chargers linebackers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack are among other notable names in the top ten.

Best MUT Core Elite cornerbacks in Madden 24

Here’s a look at the best Core Elite cornerbacks:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Jalen RamseyDolphinsCB86
2Darius Slay Jr.EaglesCB85
3Marlon HumphreyRavensCB85
4Jaire AlexanderPackersCB85
5Tariq WoolenSeahawksCB85
6Sauce GardnerJetsCB85
7Stephon GilmoreCowboysCB84
8Trevon DiggsCowboysCB84
9Patrick Surtain IIBroncosCB84
10Tre’Davious WhiteBillsCB83

Jalen Ramsey of the Miami Dolphins is the top-rated Core Elite cornerback in Madden 24. Darius Slay Jr., Marlon Humphrey, and youngsters Tariq Woolen and Sauce Gardner are among notable names that are also in the top ten.

Best MUT Core Elite free safeties in Madden 24

Let’s take a look at the best Core Elite free safeties:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Minkah FitzpatrickSteelersFS86
2Justin SimmonsBroncosFS85
3Tyrann MathieuSaintsFS84
4Kevin ByardTitansFS84
5Quandre DiggsSeahawksFS83
6Micah HydeBillsFS83
7Jessie Bates IIIFalconsFS83
8Marcus WilliamsRavensFS82
9Antoine Winfield Jr.BuccaneersFS82
10Jimmie WardTexansFS82

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is the top-rated free safety in MUT. Justin Simmons and Tyrann Mathieu round out the top three.

Best MUT Core Elite strong safeties in Madden 24

Now, for the highest-rated strong safety Core Elites in Madden 24:

RankNameTeamPositionOverall Rating
1Derwin James Jr.ChargersSS85
2C.J. Gardner-JohnsonLionsSS85
3Kyle DuggerPatriotsSS85
4Harrison SmithVikingsSS84
5Jordan PoyerBillsSS84
6Budda BakerCardinalsSS84
7Kyle HamiltonRavensSS84
8Jamal AdamsSeahawksSS83
9Adrian PhillipsPatriotsSS82
10Talanoa Hufanga49ersSS82

Derwin James Jr. of the Chargers is the highest-rated safety, but at 85 OVR, he tied with C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kyle Dugger for the best overall among Core Elite strong safeties.

These ratings were announced as part of EA Sports’ MUT rating week. During the week of August 7, EA Sports revealed the top 10 MUT Core Elites in Madden 24 for each of the following positions:

  • Offensive Linemen
  • Defensive Linemen
  • Defensive Ends
  • Halfbacks
  • Inside Linebackers
  • Tight Ends
  • Strong Safeties
  • Free Safeties
  • Wide Receivers
  • Cornerbacks
  • Outside Linebackers
  • Quarterbacks

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About The Author

Chris Studley

Chris is a gaming writer for Dexerto who has covered the sports and gaming scenes for over five years. This has led him to become an expert on many sports games, inclduing Madden, NBA 2K, EA Sports FC and more. You can contact Chris at chris.studley@dexerto.com.

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