Development Wizard

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Madden 27 Coach Archetype

Development Wizard

Focused on building talent over time. The Development Wizard leans into scouting and player development, and reaches furthest into staff perks, ideal for rebuilds and long franchise runs.

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Unlocked at Start (3)

AbilityTier I cost (FP)Category
Eagle EyeFreeScouting
Head of the ClassFreeStaff
Talent EvaluatorFreeScouting

Unlocks by Level (28)

AbilityUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)Category
Practician (OL)Level 240Player Development
Field GeneralLevel 440Offensive
Practician (WR/TE)Level 640Player Development
Practician (CB)Level 840Player Development
Practician (S)Level 940Player Development
Mano a ManoLevel 1140Defensive
Move the ChainsLevel 1240Offensive
Receiver RadarLevel 1340Scouting
Aerial SuppressionLevel 1540Defensive
Practician (LB)Level 1740Player Development
Corner CzarLevel 1940Scouting
Safety FirstLevel 2040Scouting
Linebacker LensLevel 2140Scouting
Practician (HB)Level 2740Player Development
Big BackLevel 2840Offensive
Bookend BustersLevel 3040Defensive
Practician (DL)Level 3440Player Development
Practician (QB)Level 3540Player Development
Shield FinderLevel 3640Scouting
RB ReconnaissanceLevel 3740Scouting
Dr. DotsLevel 3840Offensive
Edge FocusLevel 4240Scouting
Where's the Beef?Level 4340Scouting
Interior HavocLevel 4440Defensive
Trimmed EdgesLevel 4740Offensive
Fit FinderLevel 4840Scouting
SheddablesLevel 4940Defensive
Buddy SystemLevel 5040Staff

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