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NFL Madden 18: 10 NFL players who could grace the cover

By George Stockburger

Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in warmups before a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in warmups before a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (left) and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (right) are interviewed after the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Redskins 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (left) and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (right) are interviewed after the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Redskins 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Dak Prescott

It wouldn’t shock me to see Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott on the cover of Madden 18 together, but for this purpose, let’s focus on one player at a time.

An underdog in every sense of the word, Dak Prescott was the consolation prize for Jerry Jones in the 2016 draft after missing Paxton Lynch. When Tony Romo went down with a back injury Prescott stepped in and didn’t miss a beat.

Prescott finished second among rookie quarterbacks in passing yards behind Carson Wentz, while leading the class in passing touchdowns.

Ezekiel Elliott

Prescott may have won Rookie of the Year, but he made sure his running back Zeke got to join him on stage. Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards as a rookie, joining 13 other rookie backs who completed the same feat

Outside of the stats, Zeke is a compelling player who took the league by storm. His personality is infectious, and the league will promote players like Elliott and Prescott as often as they can.

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