Before & After Athletes
Zach Forestal's favorite basketball player
and
former heavyweight champion wrestler
Devin Booker T
Winning quarterback in 2023.
Jayden Daniels
Who was on the cover in 2016 making his signature catch?
Odell Beckham Jr.
Orlando Magic (1999-2003)
Boston Celtics (2004-2013)
Los Angeles Clippers (2013-2020)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020-2023)
Milwaukee Bucks (2024-)
Doc Rivers
This Texas Rangers star went on to appear in the 2014 All Star Game as a Tiger
Ian Kinsler
Former high flying forward now with the Nuggets
and
Jazz all star who suffered a devastating injury with his next team
Aaron Gordon Hayward
2018 winner from Oklahoma
Kyler Murray
This superstar quarterback made his first cover appearance on Madden 20.
Patrick Mahomes
*As head coach (basketball)
VCU (2009-2015)
Texas (2015-2021)
Marquette (2021-)
Shaka Smart
This Magic bust went viral for blocking Lebron at the rim during his time with the Knicks
Mario Hezonja
Lions first round pick in 2024
and
Hall of fame golfer that has his own iced tea
Terrion Arnold Palmer
The last defender to win the award.
Charles Woodson
Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu shared the cover of this game after their iconic Super Bowl.
Madden 10
*As head coach
Bowling Green (2001-2002)
Utah (2003-2004)
Florida (2005-2010)
Ohio State (2012-2018)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2021)
Urban Meyer
This Saints running back started for their Super Bowl team before eventually getting replaced with Mark Ingram
Pierre Thomas
Career backup point guard now with the Knicks
and
Orlando born US Open winner
Cam Payne Stewart
This player is the only freshman quarterback to ever win the award.
Johnny Manziel
Who was on the cover of Madden 2000 and 2023?
John Madden
*As head coach
New York Jets (2001-2005)
Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2008)
Arizona State (2018-2022)
Herm Edwards
This one time All Star 1st baseman was a fan favorite for the Kansas City Royals in 2012
Current Bills wide receiver from Florida State
and
College basketball player who transferred from Illinois to Kansas State this season
Keon Coleman Hawkins
This Navy QB won the Heisman in 1963 and became a two time Super Bowl champion afterwards.
Roger Staubach
This Conway, Arkansas product flew onto the scene and earned the cover of Madden 12.
Peyton Hillis
St. Louis Cardinals (2012-2018)
Kansas City Royals (2020-2022)
Mike Matheny
This journeyman wideout was a key piece to the Ravens 2012 Super Bowl run, and also earned a ring with Philly in 2017.
Torrey Smith