The Best Easy Players To Trade For In Madden NFL 25

Summary

Trade for players with an OVR rating of 80 or lower for easier deals and high potential.
Trenton Simpson is a valuable trade for defense due to speed and flexibility.
Michael Pittman Jr. Excels at catching passes in traffic, especially against shorter cornerbacks.

Trading players in Madden NFL 25 can be a highly effective way of getting better players for any team. However, players with a high OVR rating, usually in the 90s, are not easy to trade, which requires giving up significant assets. That's why the best players to trade for are the ones with an OVR rating of 80 or lower.

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This guide will list some of the best and easiest players to trade for in Madden NFL 25. All of them have high potential and won't break the bank when doing so. Some of them can even trump many players' expectations, making them the most valuable players in a team.

10 Trenton Simpson

Best Trade Target For Defensive Help

Archetype: Field General (MLB)
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Weight: 234 lb (106 kg)

Simpson is probably the easiest and most beneficial trade in the game, capable of quickly becoming a key player in a team's defense. This linebacker is extremely fast and able to cover huge stretches of the field in no time, making him perfect for run defense and pass coverage.

Trenton is also very flexible, so there's always an opportunity to try him in different positions to see where his performance peaks. Also, his tackling abilities are very reliable, to say the least.

9 Bryce Young

Best Choice For Franchise Quarterback

Archetype: Scrambler (QB)
Team: Carolina Panthers
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 204 lb (93 kg)

Young is one of the most valuable long-term players for trading, as his potential can grow significantly. He can be compared to C.J. Stroud with his powerful deep throws, but Young is easier to trade due to his lower OVR. This QB can make excellent plays on the run, easily escaping pressure.

It may take time to develop Young into a quarterback with full potential, but he definitely shows promise in extended plays, which is one of the main reasons why he can be such a valuable asset.

8 Darnell Mooney

Finest Route Runner For Receiving

Archetype: Deep Threat (WR)
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 173 lb (78 kg)

Opening up the offense is no simple task, which is why many teams need Darnell Mooney to create these opportunities with his immense speed. One of Mooney's special abilities is creating sharp cuts, disrupting the defenders, and catching the ball in tight situations.

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It's important for quarterbacks to provide space for Mooney on the field, as he may struggle against heavier cornerbacks due to his low weight. But other than that, he often comes up as one of the better deals for trading!

7 Javon Hargrave

Solid Tackler For Defensive Front

Archetype: Speed Rusher (DT)
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Weight: 305 lb (138 kg)

Most offensive linemen can create a lot of problems for any team's defensive integrity. That's why it's important to recruit a tackler with an efficient block-shedding attribute, such as Hargrave. He can navigate along the field with the utmost confidence, combining his high speed with backfield techniques.

Tackling can often face huge competition in Madden NFL 25, but Hargrave is a safe bet due to his impact in certain defensive schemes, especially in the more traditional run stoppers.

6 Tremaine Edmunds

Massive Priority For Defense

Archetype: Field General (MLB)
Team: Chicago Bears
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)

Edmunds has impressive tackling skills at such a relatively low OVR. He can push and stop enemy ball carriers, disrupting their routes and minimizing yardage gains. This is possible only due to his massive stature and weight, which make him a real force to be reckoned with.

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This linebacker can take on even the biggest targets, although there may be concerns regarding his injuries in the process, which may affect his durability stat.

5 C.J. Stroud

Most Promising Quarterback

Archetype: Field General (QB)
Team: Houston Texans
Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
Weight: 218 lb (99 kg)

Being one of the youngest players in Madden NFL 25, Stroud quickly rose to the status of a real star in the offensive game. His powerful deep arm throw can create lots of opportunities for his team, while his accuracy maintains that pressure on the field throughout an entire match.

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Typically, quarterbacks may not be as fast as linebackers, but Stroud is an exception. He's rightfully considered by many players as one of the fastest field generals in the game.

4 Michael Pittman Jr.

Best Receiver For Passing Game

Archetype: Physical (WR)
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Weight: 223 lb (101 kg)

Receivers are generally closely guarded, but Michael Pittman Jr. Can catch the ball even in the toughest traffic. His height allows him to easily win jump balls, especially against shorter cornerbacks. On top of that, his high acceleration allows him to quickly create separation from the enemy defenders.

Although in critical moments he can be held in check by the top cornerbacks, his focused route tree does allow him to avoid undesired dropped passes.

3 Sam LaPorta

Best Trade To Enhance Offense

Archetype: Vertical Threat (TE)
Team: Detroit Lions
Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)

The most important element of any offensive player is to be able to catch the ball in high traffic. LaPorta, having a tall stature, can easily do this while converting crucial third downs. To add to that, he can run really fast once he catches the ball, making him a very hard target to catch up with.

LaPorta can identify the best spots in zone coverage and read the opposing team's defense like no other. That's why he's going to be especially useful at tight ends.

2 Tariq Woolen

Excellent Cornerback For Speed And Coverage

Archetype: Zone (CB)
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)

Passing plays must be defended, and that's where zone coverage comes into play. Woolen has proven many times to have excellent coverage skills combined with really high speed. This makes him indispensable for a team that requires a strong position for fast receivers.

Woolen is also extremely agile, which is crucial for covering at the line of scrimmage. That's where he can disrupt the opposing team's players' routes without too much effort.

1 Joey Bosa

Best Trade For Disrupt Plays

Archetype: Speed Rusher (OLB)
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Weight: 280 lb (127 kg)

Bosa has one of the highest edge rush ratings in the game, putting him in one line with the top defensive players in Madden NFL 25. His best skill is pass-rushing, which is essential for creating constant pressure on the opposing team's quarterbacks.

If there's no room for him in the defensive slot, then he'll perform equally well as a linebacker. Although Joey's OVR is higher than the average player to trade for, he's definitely worth it!

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