Island Kings

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Island Kings

Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    +9 Play Recognition for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    +9 Press for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    +9 Zone Coverage for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    +9 Man Coverage for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

Last year

In Madden 26

Every tier granted +7 to its attribute. All four tiers now grant +9.

Unlock by Coach Archetype

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusLevel 2140
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Mano a Mano

Both boost press coverage for CB — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Load the Box

Both boost play recognition for CB/S — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Jam 'Em Up

Both boost press coverage for CB/S — it stacks.

different coach trees — one is a purchase

Fool Me Never

Both boost zone coverage for CB/S — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Aerial Suppression

Both boost zone coverage for CB/S — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Coach's Curriculum

Both boost play recognition for CB/S — it stacks.

College Coach tree only

Interior Havoc

Both build your passing defense (CB/S + DT).

best as Defensive Genius

Bookend Busters

Both build your passing defense (CB/S + EDGE).

best as Defensive Genius

AStrong

Behind the Chains

Another on-field boost for S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Sideline 2 Sideline

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

RPOh No

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Hitamus Stickumus

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Always Watching

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Campus Conditioning

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

BWorth a look

Safety First

Stacks your S investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (S)

Stacks your S investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (CB)

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

Corner Czar

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Defensive Genius

After School Tutor

Stacks your CB/S investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius