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Beasley was ranked 77 overall as a player in Madden 2016
Beasley was ranked 77 overall as a player in Madden 2016

Vic Beasley ranked in Top 10 Rookie ratings for Madden 2016


by - Assoc. Editor -

Madden 2016 released its annual rookie rankings on Monday and former Clemson standout Vic Beasley made the Top 10 rookie ratings for the video game. He joined rookies - wide receiver Amari Cooper, quarterback Jameis Winston and defensive end Leonard Williams among others.

Beasley was ranked 77 overall as a rookie in the video game which also included an 87 strength rating, 88 speed rating, 89 acceleration rating and a rookie-best 92 jumping rating. NFL.com has a rookie projection of 35 tackles, eight sacks and four forced fumbles for Beasley.

The full Top 10 Madden 2016 rookie rankings include Amari Cooper (#1 overall, 82 overall), Jameis Winston (#2 overall, 81 overall), Todd Gurley (#3 overall, 80 overall), Leonard Williams (#4 overall, 80 overall), Brandon Scherff (#5 overall, 80 overall), Dante Fowler Jr. (#6 overall, 79 overall), Melvin Gordon (#7 overall, 78 overall), Kevin White (#8 overall, 78 overall), Marcus Mariota (#9 overall, 78 overall) and Vic Beasley Jr. (#10 overall, 77 overall).

Beasley accumulated 33 sacks (25 sacks in his final 26 games) and left Clemson as the all-time sack leader and had an amazing 52.5 tackles for loss at Clemson. He was also a two-time first-team All-American and was selected as the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.

Pic courtesy: Madden 2016

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