New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is the highest-rated rookie for the upcoming video game Madden NFL 20, it was announced Monday. Williams was the only player rated 80 or better.

Williams’ awareness for the next installment of Madden was rated 74, while his speed was 78, his acceleration was 86, his agility was 82 and his strength was 89, earning an overall rating of 80.

Assessment of Williams from Madden NFL 20:

"The third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft is the highest-rated rookie in Madden 20 at launch. Quinnen Williams will leverage his massive 6-foot-3, 301-pound frame against opposing offensive lines. His 88 Impact Blocking rating and 89 Strength rating is a combination that opponents will be forced to respect in the middle of the trenches."

Williams, a standout for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2018-19, was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the New York Jets in late April. The Birmingham, Ala., native was the third defensive player from Alabama selected in the top-three overall picks in the common draft era, along with Marcell Dareus (3rd in 2011) and Cornelius Bennett (2nd in 1987).

After redshirting in his first season at Alabama, Williams gained experience in a rotational role on the defensive line as a redshirt sophomore before working his way into the starting nose guard spot during his breakout year in 2018. He was the Outland Trophy winner, presented annually to the nation’s top interior lineman on offense or defense, and a unanimous first-team All-American. The Birmingham native was also a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award, both of which are presented annually to the nation’s top defensive player.



Williams totaled a team-high 18.5 tackles for loss (-84 yards), which ranked second in the SEC and in the top 10 nationally. His 18.5 tackles for loss ranks ninth all-time on the Alabama single-season list. The redshirt sophomore tied for the team lead in quarterback hurries at 12 to go with a safety and one pass breakup. He added 70 tackles to tie for third on UA’s defense, including 44 unassisted stops, and contributed seven sacks (-53 yards) to his 2018 line.

A former 4-star prospect out of Birmingham, Ala., Williams was the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama, No. 17-ranked defensive tackle and the No. 155-rated overall player in the 2016 recruiting cycle, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings.

Alabama’s 10 selections gave the Tide the most for any school in the 2019 NFL Draft. Alabama’s 87 draftees over the last 11 years are the most by any program in college football in that span. LSU is second with 75 followed by USC at 70. UA has now had 32 players selected in the last three NFL Drafts, marking the third consecutive year 10 or more players have been chosen.

Madden NFL 20 will officially be released Aug. 2, 2019, and will retail for $59.

Former Alabama player ratings in Madden NFL 20:

Quinnen Williams, New York Jets -- 80

Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings -- 75

Josh Jacobs, Oakland Raiders -- 74

Jonah Williams, Cincinnati Bengals -- 72

Deionte Thompson, Arizona Cardinals -- 69

Damien Harris, New England Patriots -- 69

Christian Miller, Carolina Panthers -- 64

Mack Wilson, Cleveland Browns -- 64

Isaiah Buggs, Pittsburgh Steelers -- 63

Ross Pierschbacher, Washington Redskins -- 62

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