Who are the best wide receivers in Madden 21?

Every great quarterback can use a great wide receiver. Why? Great wide receivers can beat opposing defenders with ease, find the open seams, and sprint to the end zone in very short time. So who are the best wide receivers in Madden 21? The top of the list features the fifth and final member of the ’99 Club,’ Michael Thomas

Overall Rating

Saints WR Michael Thomas became the fifth and final member of Madden 21‘s ’99 Club on July 17, as he was given a 99 overall rating in the game by the Madden team. Thomas, who finished 2019 first in the NFL in total catches and total receiving yards, finished one grade higher than new Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins, who will start 2020 with a 98 overall rating. Falcons WR Julio Jones rounds out the top three, as he received a 97 overall rating.

Here are the top ten wide receivers in Madden 21, sorted by overall rating:

1. Michael Thomas – 99
2. DeAndre Hopkins – 98
3. Julio Jones – 97
4. Tyreek Hill – 96
5. Davante Adams – 94
6. Amari Cooper – 93
7. Stephon Diggs – 92
8. Mike Evans – 92
9. Odell Beckham Jr. – 91
10. Keenan Allen – 91

Speed Attribute

Who’s the fastest wide receiver in Madden 21, you might ask? Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill, who received the fourth-highest overall grade among wideouts, was given a 99 overall speed rating by the Madden team. Hill, who’s well-known among football fans for being a burner in both the passing and kick return games, finished one point higher than Raiders rookie Henry Ruggs III, who received the second-highest speed attribute grade (98). Fellow Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman rounds out the top three, as he received a 97 speed grade.

Here are the fastest players in Madden 21:

1. Tyreek Hill – 99
2. Henry Ruggs III – 98
3. Mecole Hardman – 97
4. Marquise Goowin – 97
5. Marquise Brown – 97
6. Rico Gafford – 96
7. John Ross – 96
8. D.K. Metcalf – 95
9. Curtis Samuel – 95
10. Will Fuller V – 95

Catching Attribute

It takes more than just speed to be a standout wide receiver in the NFL. Great wide receivers also need elite catching ability, as they must be able to reel in hard passes from quarterbacks while fighting off defenders. So who is the best wide receiver when it comes to the catching attribute? It’s none other than Michael Thomas.

The Saints superstar not only received a 99 overall rating from the Madden team but also a 99 overall catching grade. DeAndre Hopkins (98) and Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (97) round out the top three.

Here are the wide receivers who have the highest catching attributes in Madden 21:

1. Michael Thomas – 99
2. DeAndre Hopkins – 98
3. Chris Godwin – 97
4. Julio Jones – 96
5. Allen Robinson – 96
6. Adam Thielen – 95
7. Cooper Kupp – 95
8. Robert Woods – 94
9. Davante Adams – 94
10. Emmanuel Sanders – 94