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EA Sports unveils Madden 21 ratings for Tua Tagovailoa

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Although it is not NCAA College Football, gamers don’t play when it comes to Madden. 

Money and bragging rights are among a few things that have been lost upon playing the game via Electronic Arts; nevertheless, it remains a great pastime for people. With the release date for Madden 21 set on August 28, EA Sports has already started crafting ratings for the rookies. 

While all ratings will be made available next week, a sneak preview was provided on the quarterbacks. As for Tua Tagovailoa, the former University of Alabama signal caller and Heisman finalist in 2018, he was awarded the second-highest overall rating at the position. 

Top 5 overall ratings for QB’s in Madden 21 

-Joe Burrow: 76 OVR (Cincinatti Bengals)  

-Tua Tagovailoa: 73 OVR (Miami Dolphins) 

-Jordan Love: 71 OVR (Green Bay Packers) 

-Justin Herbert: 70 OVR (Los Angeles Chargers) 

-Jalen Hurts: 68 OVR (Philadelphia Eagles) 

Within his overall mark of 73, Tagovailoa received high ratings for speed (81), acceleration (85), throwing power (88), stamina (82), toughness (90), throw under pressure (81), short accuracy rating (86), medium accuracy rating (81), deep accuracy rating (80), play action (84) and throwing on the run (82).  

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After a successful career in college, despite injuries, Crimson Tide fans are more than happy to watch him excel in the National Football League.

A lot of people will play with the Dolphins on Madden this year to see if Tagovailoa can take the team to the Super Bowl and win it.  

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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