Fastest Quarterbacks in Madden 26
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While running backs and wide receivers are often the players who’ll do a lot of the running with the ball, having a fast quarterback in Madden NFL 26 can give you an extra weapon in your offensive arsenal. It makes RPOs much more viable when you’ve got a QB that can quickly get away from rushing defensive players and gain crucial yards on a third down play. To help you figure out which are the fastest QBs in Madden 26, I’ve compiled a list of the 10 with the highest speed and acceleration stats in the game, so you know exactly which ones to prioritize using when given the chance.
Fastest Quarterbacks in Madden 26
The fastest QB in Madden 26 is the Baltimore Raven’s starting QB, Lamar Jackson. He has a 96 speed rating, 94 agility, and 95 change of direction, making him not only lightning fast when scrambling but also how agile a player is when performing moves and changing direction to avoid defenders looking to make a tackle. He’s also one of two quarterbacks in the game to have a 99 Overall rating (the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen being the other), making him an incredibly strong all-round pick.
The table below ranks the top 10 fastest Quarterbacks in Madden 26, and includes their Speed, Overall, Agility, Change of Direction, Awareness, Strength, and Injury stats.
|
Name |
Team |
Speed Rating |
OVR |
Agility |
Change of Direction |
Awareness |
Strength |
Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lamar Jackson |
Baltimore Ravens |
96 |
99 |
94 |
95 |
97 |
63 |
92 |
|
Jalen Milroe |
Seattle Seahawks |
93 |
65 |
89 |
87 |
49 |
69 |
49 |
|
Justin Fields |
New York Jets |
92 |
74 |
93 |
92 |
60 |
65 |
91 |
|
Kyler Murray |
Arizona Cardinals |
92 |
79 |
90 |
88 |
72 |
59 |
81 |
|
Anthony Richardson |
Indianapolis Colts |
91 |
72 |
88 |
87 |
61 |
73 |
86 |
|
Jayden Daniels |
Washington Commanders |
90 |
85 |
91 |
88 |
82 |
59 |
82 |
|
Malik Willis |
Green Bay Packers |
90 |
65 |
92 |
89 |
43 |
72 |
92 |
|
Drake Maye |
New England Patriots |
89 |
78 |
82 |
78 |
78 |
62 |
92 |
|
Jalen Hurts |
Philadelphia Eagles |
89 |
86 |
90 |
90 |
86 |
76 |
91 |
|
Bo Nix |
Denver Broncos |
88 |
79 |
76 |
73 |
78 |
60 |
95 |
Stats such as acceleration, agility, and change of direction are also important when it comes to the speed of a Quarterback. As such, a QB like Jalen Hurts with stronger stats across the board might feel faster in the game than Drake Maye, despite them both having the same speed rating.
Fans had predicted that Jalen Milroe might not have the highest overall rating, but would have high mobility stats, and his high speed stat certainly suggests that they were right.
How to Best Use a Fast QB in Madden 26
Use Option Plays
A fast Quarterback in College Football 26 can make a huge difference, but in Madden NFL 26, they’re not quite as much of a game-changer. However, when used effectively, you can still give yourself the upper hand and make your opponent second-guess what you’re doing on every play.
The best way to use a fast QB is to use option plays. RPOs will allow you to read the defense’s lineup and gauge how they intend to play a snap. This then allows your QB to either throw the ball to a receiver, hand it off to a running back, or scramble with the ball themselves. Having a fast Quarterback makes it more difficult for a defense to defend against the run when you’re using an RPO. They’ll need to track your running back and keep an eye on your QB, especially if the hand-off is well disguised.
Scramble to Buy Time Out of the Pocket
Another solid method is to use your QB’s speed to quickly scramble out of a collapsing pocket and find some more space in the backfield. Some speed here can help you avoid rushing defensive players, buying you more time to set yourself and make a pass down field to a receiver. This is more of a backup plan should your initial play go south, but sometimes rolling out on passing plays can improve your chances of making a successful play and gaining some yardage against strong pass-rushing defenses.
