The Next Madden 21 99-Rated Player Is New Englands CB Stephon Gilmore

As part of Madden NFL 21's ratings reveal week, EA Sports has announced the next player to join the elusive "99 Club," denoting the highest ranking in the game.

Joining Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, and Aaron Donald is the corner back Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots. The second defensive player to receive the honor, Gilmore is one of the NFL's most elite defenders. He won the Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2019 season. He is undoubtedly deserving of the 99 rating.

Gilmore also ranks as the highest-rated CB overall, with Jalen Ramsey (94), Richard Sherman (92), Jaire Alexander (91), and Tre'Davious White (90) rounding out the top five.

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