For the first time since 2013, EA Sports will be releasing a new college football video game this summer, and I’m looking forward to starting a dynasty with the Colorado Buffaloes.
Colorado wasn’t a highly-rated team in past versions of the series, but the Buffs now have plenty of star players to enjoy.
In previous versions of the video game, players were essentially a match to their real-life counterparts. With today’s players now allowed to profit from their new name, image and likeness (NIL), this year’s game should rock the college football world.
Below are my projections for Colorado’s 10 highest-rated players in EA Sports College Football 25:
LB LaVonta Bentley
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Projected rating: 83
LaVonta Bentley had a tough start to last season, losing his starting gig at one point. But he still racked up 68 total tackles, 11 TFLs and five sacks.
EDGE B.J. Green II
Syndication: Arizona Republic
Projected rating: 85
B.J. Green II is a unique player who creates pressure from multiple spots on the D-line. In the video game, you should be able to move him around to attack opposing QBs.
WR Jimmy Horn Jr.
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Projected rating: 86
Jimmy Horn Jr. had some ups and downs in his first season in Boulder, but he remains a burner and a threat to reach 1,000 receiving yards next season. Players of the video game will want to involve Horn’s speed as much as possible.
EDGE Samuel Okunlola
Syndication: Beaver County Times
Projected rating: 87
Samuel Okunlola got after the quarterback in a reserve role for the Pitt Panthers last season. Now at Colorado, he should be a major contributor to the pass rush. Working as an edge rusher, Okunlola will give players a pass-rush demon on the outside.
DB Preston Hodge
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Projected rating: 88
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