Madden NFL 24 Superstars are among the most popular and gifted athletes in the entire league and represent the crème of the crop when it comes to football competitors. Not to be confused with Madden 24 Superstar Mode, which lets people customize their own character and live out the journey from a rookie to the NFL, Superstars are characters that have special passive abilities that make them play more like the real-life players they are based on.
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Superstar players are actually one step below X-Factor players but remain some of the best players in the game. The only thing differentiating them between X-Factor players are the X-Factor abilities that the best players in the game get. Much like X-Factor players, however, these passive Superstar abilities make them feel more real-to-life and assist in their natural playstyle.
10 Justin Herbert (Chargers, QB)
As a running-focused QB, Justin Herbert, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, is one of the best non-X-Factor QBs Madden 24 has to offer. With an overall rating of 87, he’s one of the fastest QBs in the league with a 89 acceleration and 86 speed. In addition, his 96 throw power rating makes him suitable in multiple scenarios. Herbert has Pass Lead Elite, which increases power when throwing bullet passes, as well as Sideline Deadeye, which increases his throw accuracy.
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9 Kevin Byard (Titans, FS)
Kevin Byard is a free safety with the Nashville Titans and one of the better players in Madden NFL 24. With an overall rating of 92, Byard has a high awareness coupled with a decent 90 rating for speed. In addition, Byard is in possession of two pretty useful Superstar abilities in Pick Artist and Deep In Zone KO. The first is, as the name would imply, increases his ability to intercept uncontested balls. Deep In Zone KO increases his ability to force more catch KOs and react quicker in deep zone coverage.
8 Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers, FS)
Minkah Fitzpatrick has an overall stat rating 93 and boasts superior agility and acceleration. As the free safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his 91 awareness rating helps him read plays before the ball is in the play, giving him good prediction abilities compared to the league’s other FS players.
Fitzpatrick has Pick Artist, which makes it easier to catch uncontested interceptions and provides unlimited stamina on return of the ball downfield. He also possesses Tip Drill, which gives him a greater interception chance on tipped passes. He also possesses Deep Out Zone KO, increasing his KO chance in deep zones.
7 Jason Kelce (Eagles, C)
When picking a center, reliability is key, and there is perhaps no more reliable center than Jason Kelce for the Philadelphia Eagles. With an overall ranking of 92, Kelce excels in his run-block rating and toughness. He is also one of the few players in the game with a 99 awareness, an important stat for his role.
Naturally, Jason Kelce has Natural Talent, which increases his blocker resistance at the start of the game, and Screen Protector to help win on impact blocks during screen plays.
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6 Quinnen Williams (Jets, DT)
Standing at 6’3” and over 302 lbs, the New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is one of the best on the defensive line. As one of the strongest overall players with a rating of 93, Williams possesses a 92 tackle rating and 96 play recognition rating. With the El Toro Superstar buff, Quinnen Williams can get dominant bull rush wins when his pass rush points are full. In addition, he has Unpredictable, which makes it so that shed wins are less likely to increase his blocker resistance bars.
5 Sauce Gardner (Jets, CB)
Sauce Gardner is the cornerback for the New York Jets has boasts an overall player score of 93. Excelling in speed, agility, and acceleration, this is one CB that will be able to catch offensive receivers with ease. As his name would imply, Sauce has the sauce with the Acrobat and Inside Shade Superstar passives, which gives him diving catches and swats as well as faster reaction times to receiver cut moves.
4 Marlon Humphrey (Ravens, CB)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is one of the fastest players in the game. With a 93 overall rating and a 94 in acceleration, and a 92 in speed, Humphrey has the physical ability to catch up to most receivers. In addition, he also has a 92 awareness, boosting his reads on the field.
He has the Short Route KO Superstar ability, as well as the Deep Route KO ability, which increases his ability to force catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man scenarios for both short and deep routes. He also receives the Inside Shade ability, giving him better reactions to inside cuts.
3 Lane Johnson (Eagles, RT)
Lane Johnson is another Superstar player in Madden NFL 24 that has an overall rating of 98. With a 99 awareness and 98 run block rating along with a 96 pass block rating, this right tackle has all the tools required to be one of the best in the game. Johnson has two Superstar abilities, including Fool Me Once, which gives him block resistance faster, and Nasty Streak, which gives the advantage on impact blocks against defensive backs and linebackers.
2 Trent Williams (49ers, LT)
With an overall rating of 98, Trent Williams, the left tackle for the San Fransico 49ers, is one of the best pass blockers in the entire NFL. With a strength rating of 98 and awareness of 99, he’s one of the best offensive players in the game.
William’s Superstar abilities include All Day, Post Up, Edge Protector, and Nasty Streak. All Day helps against repeated shed attempts, and Post Up makes him a dominant player in team tackles. Edge Protector gives him pass protection against rushers, and Nasty Streak gives him the edge when blocking.
1 Zack Martin (Cowboys, RG)
Zack Martin is the right guard for the Dallas Cowboys and one of the best linemen in the entire NFL. With an overall rating of 99, he has superior strength and awareness. In addition, his run block rating is unmatched and his injury rating is quite high, making him a reliable player on the offensive line.
Marting has Post Up, which makes him superior in team tackles, and Screen Protector, a Superstar buff that gives him superior block chance on screen plays, making him one of the best RGs in all of Madden NFL 2024.
