With Tom Brady set as the cover athlete for Madden 2018 we take a look at the top 25 Patriots according to the latest Madden overall (OVR) player ratings.Â
![gillislee_mike.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/cwunfhfrkfkkrdu1jkuw.jpg)
- Mike Gillislee, RB
Madden Rating:77
Overview: After leading the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry a year ago the former Bills backup should be fun to watch running with some new teammates in the Patriots high-powered passing attack.
![ealy_kony.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/rhwvfodkooggvampgm7u.jpg)
- Kony Ealy, DE
Madden Rating: 77
Overview:Young pass rusher looking for consistency in first year with Patriots.
![chung_patrick_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/wrwzpyx2l2lbdz0zunjy.jpg)
- Patrick Chung, S
Madden Rating: 77
Overview:Rugged safety spends most of his time in the box and matching up with tight ends.
![brown_malcom_2.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/gbrviskixhxklfjpcc49.jpg)
- Malcom Brown, DT
Madden Rating: 78
Overview:Â Young run-stuffer looking to develop in his third year.
![andrews_david_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/pf8radzneieappexq3lh.jpg)
- David Andrews, C
Madden Rating: 78
Overview:Â Solid, steady presence in the middle of the offensive line.
![amendola_danny_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ffy3dolmt6hgrsoakpz5.jpg)
- Danny Amendola, WR
Madden Rating: 78
Overview:Â Clutch play-maker always delivers when needed.
![allen_dwayne.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ywffy7ya46z1sfl2mrmy.jpg)
- Dwayne Allen, TE
Madden Rating: 80
Overview:Â Allen will fill the backup role behind Rob Gronkowski after coming in a trade from Indy.
![david-harris-headshot-pats.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/qooq4cxaor5qfknrmion.jpg)
- David Harris, LB
Madden Rating: 81
Overview:Consummate pro adds talent and depth at linebacker in the middle of the defense.
![white_james_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/bdfoqpnz4isiojaqvwex.jpg)
- James White, RB
Madden Rating: 81
Overview:Â Talented pass-catcher out to prove his Super Bowl was no fluke.
![lewis_dion_4.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/yxltm457bhkjwdvebw5t.jpg)
- Dion Lewis, RB
Madden Rating: 82
Overview:Versatile running back is healthy and ready to shine.Â
![flowers_trey_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/xipyreyt1bm1c5prfq8f.jpg)
- Trey Flowers, DEÂ
Madden Rating: 82
Overview:Young pass rusher looking to build on great second half of 2016.Â
![hogan_chris_1.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/cmbt4gkivw9zhrh78vce.jpg)
- Chris Hogan, WR
Madden Rating: 83
Overview:Big-play receiver fit in perfectly in his first season with the Patriots in 2016.
![gilmore_stephon.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/esoyxwlnxttiyps3qxnz.jpg)
- Stephon Gilmore, CBÂ
Madden Rating: 83
Overview:Big-money corner will see plenty of No. 1 receivers as the Patriots top cover man.Â
![branch_alan_2.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/b9c8cm0co7ukgutb9fas.jpg)
- Alan Branch, DT
Madden Rating: 83
Overview:Â Veteran was a force at times in the middle of the front despite dealing with injuries.Â
![develin_james_2.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/fzz8v1kwauxqsp7aexyj.jpg)
- James Develin, FB
Madden Rating: 84
Overview:Hard-working, no-frills fullback gets the job done.*Â *
![mason_shaq_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ogqtsoufp352ftfn5r1b.jpg)
- Shaq Mason, G
Madden Rating: 85
Overview:Athletic young guard is improving with each season.
![cooks_brandin.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/g6fy0ttgnbk042jrcpuq.jpg)
- Brandin Cooks, WR
Madden Rating: 86
Overview:Â A true home run hitter with the ability to lift the offense.Â
![solder_nate_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ouways9a8it3zmdpa9s3.jpg)
- Nate Solder, LT
Madden Rating: 87
Overview:Classy veteran tackle protects Brady well.
![cannon_marcus_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/qxyow6zkx9xku0x12pug.jpg)
- Marcus Cannon, RTÂ
Madden Rating: 88
Overview:Â The Patriots best offensive lineman a year ago looks for a repeat performance.
![hightower_donta_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/eb9ncgpzrxkvlhe0yyld.jpg)
- Dont'a Hightower, LBÂ
Madden Rating: 89
Overview:Look for Hightower to rush the passer more often in 2017.
![edelman_julian_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/cglzujdvfgcepmxx50mp.jpg)
- Julian Edelman, WRÂ
Madden Rating: 89
Overview:Â Brady's favorite target keeps getting better.
![mccourty_devin_4.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ff01gjfj6tjnjxuj0v4h.jpg)
- Devin McCourty, FSÂ
Madden Rating: 92
Overview:Â Steady free safety keeps the secondary together.Â
![butler_malcolm_1.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/wzyciadizd0phklrajhs.jpg)
- Malcolm Butler, CB
Madden Rating: 92
Overview:Â Corner will be motivated for a huge season heading into free agency.
![gronkowski_rob_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ushshylcrqc1qqzcfnid.jpg)
- Rob Gronkowski, TEÂ
Madden Rating: 98
Overview:Â Healthy and ready to dominate once again.
![brady_tom_3.jpg](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_mobile/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/b2idjyrmoohwtidci8ju.jpg)
- Tom Brady, QBÂ
Madden Rating: 99
Overview:Â The 40-year-old continues to defy logic with his legendary performances.