Quarterback
Strong Arm
Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.
- Key attributes
- Throw Power, Throw Accuracy Deep, Throw Accuracy Medium
Within Madden, every position group has a set of archetypes that describe the player's role and skills. Each archetype has a specific skillset. While most players have a specific archetype they're best at, others can be more well rounded in their position.
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Explore archetypes for each offensive position.
4 archetypes
Quarterback
Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.
Quarterback
Maximizes big play opportunities when the designed play breaks down.
Quarterback
Evades pressure in the pocket and makes throws on the run, bringing an extra dimension to the offense.
Quarterback
Manages the offense and reads defenses to put the ball in the hands of playmakers.
2 archetypes
Fullback
Leads the charge as the unsung hero of the rushing attack, taking on blocks to clear a path for the halfback.
Fullback
Found open in the flats after a block and release or diving up the middle of the line whenever a defense least expects it.
3 archetypes
Halfback
Runs through people using strength to pick up extra yards and wear down defenses
Halfback
Jukes and spins around defenders before taking off in the blink of an eye.
Halfback
Creates another threat in the passing game and causes mismatches against defenders who aren't ready to play coverage.
4 archetypes
Wide Receiver
Can turn any reception into a big play. Excels after the catch.
Wide Receiver
Creates big play opportunities and stretches defenses, opening up the field for the rest of the team.
Wide Receiver
Runs precise routes and finds weak spots in the middle of the field.
Wide Receiver
Thrives in traffic and consistently beats defenders at the catch point.
3 archetypes
Tight End
Overpowers undersized linebackers to open up the edge, freeing up halfbacks for big yards.
Tight End
Always looks to find extra yards after catching the ball, even if the path means going through a defender.
Tight End
Makes matchups a nightmare for defenses, by being too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers to cover.
3 archetypes
Left Tackle
Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.
Left Tackle
Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.
Left Tackle
Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.
3 archetypes
Left Guard
Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.
Left Guard
Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.
Left Guard
Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.
3 archetypes
Center
Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.
Center
Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.
Center
Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.
3 archetypes
Right Guard
Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.
Right Guard
Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.
Right Guard
Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.
3 archetypes
Right Tackle
Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.
Right Tackle
Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.
Right Tackle
Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.
Explore archetypes for each defensive position.
3 archetypes
Left Edge
Knocks linemen off balance with strength to blast through blockers on their way to the quarterback.
Left Edge
Uses quickness and fancy moves to dart around slow offensive linemen.
Left Edge
Plays to penetrate their gap assignment to stuff runs before they get started.
3 archetypes
Defensive Tackle
Knocks linemen off balance with strength to blast through blockers on their way to the quarterback.
Defensive Tackle
Uses quickness and fancy moves to dart around slow offensive linemen.
Defensive Tackle
Plays to penetrate their gap assignment to stuff runs before they get started.
3 archetypes
Right Edge
Knocks linemen off balance with strength to blast through blockers on their way to the quarterback.
Right Edge
Uses quickness and fancy moves to dart around slow offensive linemen.
Right Edge
Plays to penetrate their gap assignment to stuff runs before they get started.
2 archetypes
WILL Linebacker
Lurks around the field, disrupting passing lanes and forcing quarterbacks to make difficult throws.
WILL Linebacker
Finds their gap and meets running backs at the point of attack for easy stops.
3 archetypes
MIKE Linebacker
Lurks around the field, disrupting passing lanes and forcing quarterbacks to make difficult throws.
MIKE Linebacker
Finds their gap and meets running backs at the point of attack for easy stops.
MIKE Linebacker
Excels at reading plays and are always in the best position to secure a tackle.
2 archetypes
SAM Linebacker
Lurks around the field, disrupting passing lanes and forcing quarterbacks to make difficult throws.
SAM Linebacker
Finds their gap and meets running backs at the point of attack for easy stops.
3 archetypes
Cornerback
Operates alone to take away an offense's best weapons. They're best in man coverage assignments.
Cornerback
Masters of disciplined assignment football as well as reading quarterbacks' eyes to get into position to make a play.
Cornerback
Jack-of-all-trades, responsible for shedding blocks to help in run defense as well as covering some of the offense's best route runners.
3 archetypes
Free Safety
The backstop of the defense. Takes away big plays downfield and keeps the offense in front of them.
Free Safety
Plays down in the box to punish even the strongest rushing attacks.
Free Safety
Effective in coverage and in blitzing situations. Takes advantage of mistakes when the quarterback makes bad throws under pressure.
3 archetypes
Strong Safety
The backstop of the defense. Takes away big plays downfield and keeps the offense in front of them.
Strong Safety
Plays down in the box to punish even the strongest rushing attacks.
Strong Safety
Effective in coverage and in blitzing situations. Takes advantage of mistakes when the quarterback makes bad throws under pressure.