LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The return of college football to the video game world is finally upon us, and the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky are well-represented among the game's best players.
EA Sports College Football 25 drops Friday after an 11-year hiatus as the NCAA and court system ironed out Name, Image and Likeness rules. EA released its top 100 players, and the Cardinals and Wildcats each have two players on the list.
Deone Walker | Kentucky | Defensive lineman
Attributes
- OVR: 93
- SPD: 71
- ACC: 83
- STR: 97
- AWR: 96
- JMP: 79
Walker is rated No. 21 overall in the game. He had 7.5 sacks a season ago and was named first team All-SEC.
Quincy Riley | Louisville | Cornerback
Attributes
- OVR: 92
- SPD: 92
- ACC: 96
- STR: 59
- AWR: 89
- JMP: 95
Riley is rated No. 40 overall. The senior recorded 49 total tackles and three interceptions in 2023.
Maxwell Hairston | Kentucky | Cornerback
Attributes
- OVR: 91
- SPD: 91
- ACC: 93
- STR: 60
- AWR: 88
- JMP: 92
Hairston is rated No. 61 overall. He picked off five passes last year, and recorded 66 total tackles and one forced fumble on his way to second team All-SEC honors.
Ashton Gillotte | | Louisville | Defensive lineman
Attributes
- OVR: 90
- SPD: 84
- ACC: 93
- STR: 87
- AWR: 91
- JMP: 88
Gillotte is rated No. 72 overall. The 6-foot-3 senior led the Cardinals defensive line last season with 45 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. He was a first team All-ACC selection.
