The launch 99 Club has Myles Garrett, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Trey McBride, and Matthew Stafford.
Madden NFL 27 launched with six 99 OVR players: Myles Garrett, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Trey McBride, and Matthew Stafford. EA describes this as the launch class, not a permanent list.
| Player | Position context in EA's reveal | 99 Club status |
|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | Edge defender | Third consecutive induction |
| Josh Allen | Quarterback | Returning member |
| Ja'Marr Chase | Wide receiver | Returning/top receiver context |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Wide receiver | First-time member |
| Trey McBride | Tight end | First-time member |
| Matthew Stafford | Quarterback | First-time member |
The ratings reveal provides useful attribute context: Garrett leads with elite strength, tackling, power move, and block shedding; Allen is highlighted for throw-on-the-run and throw power; Smith-Njigba receives top route-running and catch values; McBride leads his position across several receiving attributes; Stafford receives perfect short accuracy and high accuracy and toughness marks.
Do not copy a launch list into a late-season lineup decision without checking the live database. EA can raise or lower ratings as the NFL season develops. Search the official database by player, team, position, or attribute, and record the date if a guide depends on a precise value.
For team-level comparisons, use all 32 Madden NFL 27 team ratings. This page does not rank Ultimate Team items; card programs and OVR values are a separate live economy.
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Who is in the Madden NFL 27 99 Club?
Myles Garrett, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Trey McBride, and Matthew Stafford are the six launch members.
Are Madden NFL 27 player ratings permanent?
No. EA explicitly says the 99 Club is not set in stone, so use the live database after ratings updates.
Who is the highest-rated quarterback at launch?
Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford both launch at 99 OVR; EA's recap describes Allen as the highest-rated quarterback while also identifying Stafford as a 99 OVR first-time member.
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