The several defensive positions house some of the most talented players in all ofMadden 23.

There are several high-profile players that make up the defensive landscape of the NFL.

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This was easily the most controversial ratings reveal yet.

Watt is the reigning DPOY and totaled a league-high 22.5 sacks last season.

The New Orleans Saints also have two players in the top 10, Demario Davis and Cameron Jordan.

After Cameron Jordan’s 91 OVR, there are four others with a 90 OVR or above rating.

This includes Joey Bosa, who is tied with Jordan at 91 OVR.

Chandler Jones, Darius Leonard, and Demarcus Lawrence are the remaining players in the 90s.

Some fans certainly feel there were some snubs with these ratings, which only started with T.J. Watt.

Safeties

The next position group revealed by EA are the safeties.

It should be noted, that EA is including both free and strong safeties in this top 10.

Players can see the top 10 safeties below and check out the full ratings onEA’s website.

There are some notable takeaways from these ratings, which include some snubs.

Although, Tyrann Mathieu stays atop the safety ratings even after moving from Kansas City to New Orleans.

There’s certainly not as much controversy with this list as there was with the edge rushers.

However, most fans would seemingly like to see a shakeup in the top 10 as the season begins.

There are certainly 5-10 deserving safeties who are currently sitting outside of the top 10.

However, there is one player a point away and plenty of others above a 90 OVR rating.

There are certainly some things to unpack with these cornerback ratings.

The Miami Dolphins' duo of Xavien Howard and Byron Jones might be the most notable omissions.

Howard especially has been regarded as one of the top CBs over the past two seasons.

For example, Aaron Donald is classified as an RE but is rated with the defensive linemen.

Essentially, think of these players as the run-stuffers right in the middle of the defensive line.

This list begins how it always should, with the Rams' Aaron Donald on top.

The next-highest rating after Donald is 93 OVR, belonging to Cameron Heyward and Vita Vea.

It’s clear how steep the talent difference between Donald and his position counterparts is.

Overall, the ratings for the DL don’t appear too controversial.

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