While some teams look to hit up free agency and spend big bucks to get some of the league's best proven talent, don't overlook the value of youth in Madden 25. If you've got a team that will need to do some rebuilding anyways or have a deep position where you can spend some time developing future starters, free agency might have some hidden gems.
With a few strong seasons, even seemingly weak players could develop into cornerstones of your Madden 25 dynasty. Here, we've got all the best young free agents you should consider signing in Madden 25 Franchise Mode.
Best Young Free Agents in Madden 25 Franchise Mode
If you wanna shell out good money for some immediate gamechangers like Justin Simmons or JuJu Smith-Schuster, check out our list of the best free agents in Madden 25. Those players can become assets right away, but many are in the twilight of their careers and might only have a handful of years left.
For those willing to utilize a bit of patience in building a Super Bowl caliber team, snatching up the best young free agents in Madden 25 could be a great first step. You can sign these players by editing a roster file prior to starting Franchise Mode, but players also have the option of beginning a new save then quickly signing these players during the preseason.
Here, we're looking specifically at some of the youngest options on free agency. Most of these players have overall ratings in the 60s or low 70s, but seemingly unimpressive players can develop into stars with time. We've got details and top ratings below for the 15 best young free agents in Madden 25, and all of these potential signings are 25 years old or younger.
Josiah Scott - 71 OVR
- Cornerback, 25 Years Old
- 92 Acceleration, 91 Speed, 91 Agility
Cameron Dantzler Sr - 71 OVR
- Cornerback, 25 Years Old
- 90 Acceleration, 88 Speed, 86 Jumping
Bryan Edwards - 70 OVR
- Wide Receiver, 25 Years Old
- 90 Jumping, 89 Acceleration, 88 Speed
Amari Rodgers - 69 OVR
- Wide Receiver, 24 Years Old
- 89 Speed, 87 Acceleration, 83 Catching
Rashad Lawrence - 69 OVR
- Defensive Tackle, 25 Years Old
- 84 Strength, 82 Tackle, 80 Impact Blocking
Harrison Mevis - 69 OVR
- Kicker, 22 Years Old
- 96 Kick Power, 90 Injury, 74 Kick Accuracy
Austin McNamara - 69 OVR
- Punter, 23 Years Old
- 93 Kick Power, 90 Injury, 70 Kick Accuracy
Tyler Badie - 68 OVR
- Halfback, 24 Years Old
- 94 Acceleration, 92 Change of Direction, 90 Speed
Dennis Houston - 66 OVR
- Wide Receiver, 25 Years Old
- 92 Acceleration, 89 Speed, 80 Catching
Dillon Johnson - 66 OVR
- Halfback, 23 Years Old
- 91 Acceleration, 87 Carrying, 83 Speed
Jashaun Corbin - 66 OVR
- Halfback, 24 Years Old
- 91 Acceleration, 87 Speed, 85 Carrying
Vincent Gray - 66 OVR
- Cornerback, 24 Years Old
- 91 Acceleration, 88 Speed, 85 Jumping
Mario Goodrich - 64 OVR
- Cornerback, 24 Years Old
- 92 Acceleration, 88 Speed, 81 Change of Direction
Max Borghi - 64 OVR
- Halfback, 24 Years Old
- 93 Acceleration, 88 Speed, 86 Carrying
Chasen Hines - 64 OVR
- Right Guard, 24 Years Old
- 84 Strength, 82 Impact Blocking, 74 Run Block Power
Among these, the best offensive investments might be Tyler Badie or Amari Rodgers. On the defensive side of the ball, you might benefit from building on the speed of Josiah Scott or acceleration of Mario Goodrich. Whoever you feel could be an asset to your team in Madden 25, make sure to sign them in the edit roster section or make this a preseason priority in Franchise Mode.