Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado football team, expressed his discontent with the recent EA Sports College Football 25 player ratings, particularly highlighting discrepancies involving his son, Shedeur Sanders, and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. Both players received an identical overall rating of 93, despite Shedeur being ranked as the top quarterback and 17th overall player, while Beck was slightly lower at 18th overall and the second-ranked quarterback.
During the Big 12 Media Days, Sanders candidly addressed his lack of familiarity with video game rankings, emphasizing his focus on real-life football rather than virtual simulations. He questioned the rationale behind his son being tied with another player in the ratings, expressing confusion over how such decisions are made.
Shedeur Sanders, in his debut season at the Power Five level, delivered impressive stats with a 69.3% completion rate, 3,230 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and merely three interceptions. Despite his individual performance, Colorado ended the season with a 4-8 overall record and struggled in the Pac-12 with a 1-8 finish. In contrast, Carson Beck’s inaugural season as Georgia’s starting quarterback saw him complete 72.4% of his passes for 3,941 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions, guiding his team to a stellar 13-1 record with their sole loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
Looking ahead to the 2024 season, Beck has been positioned as the top-ranked quarterback in various assessments, with Shedeur Sanders closely following in second place. The quarterback rankings also feature Texas’ Quinn Ewers at third, Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss at fourth, and Noah Fifita representing Arizona at fifth.
Sanders also criticized EA Sports for not designating Travis Hunter as the highest-rated player in the game. Hunter, renowned for his prowess as both a wide receiver and cornerback, holds an impressive 95 overall rating but was ranked sixth in the College Football 25 top-100, trailing behind players like Michigan’s Will Johnson, LSU’s Will Campbell, Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II, Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr., and Ohio State’s Caleb Downs.
Expressing his disbelief, Sanders argued that Hunter, with his exceptional skills on both sides of the ball, should have secured the top spot in the game’s ratings. He further highlighted the potential of both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to emerge as top picks in the NFL Draft, underscoring their versatility and impact on the field.
Earlier this month, Hunter was honored as the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by media representatives, a testament to his defensive acumen and overall impact on college football. Following a remarkable sophomore season, Hunter stands out with the highest likelihood among non-quarterbacks to contend for the prestigious Heisman Trophy. His contributions for the Buffaloes in the previous season included 50 tackles and three interceptions on defense, complemented by 57 receptions for 721 yards and five touchdowns on offense. Notably, Hunter averaged an astonishing 116 snaps per game, showcasing his endurance and value to the team.
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