Pre-ordering Madden NFL 25 will give you a headstart in Ultimate Team because both editions of the game come with pre-order bonus packs containing high-rated players. you may only choose a handful of the players from each pack, though, and some are clearly better than others. If you don’t want to make the wrong choice, then this guide will show you the best choices from every Madden 25 pre-order pack.
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Best Hall of Fame Player
People who pre-order theDeluxe Edition of Madden NFL 25will receive aHall of Fame packthat lets them choose betweenthree 82 OVR players. These are the three options for the Hall of Fame Player Item in Madden 25 Ultimate Team.
Just pickDevin Hester. Trust us. Peppers and Freeney are solid choices, but Hestner is one of the best receivers that you can get this early in Ultimate Team and his speed rating of 84 is incredibly good. He’ll always be open and he’s great at running routes, making him an ideal receiver for any team.

Best Strategy Item
Pre-ordering any edition of Madden NFL 25 will net you a choice oftwo Strategy Itemsto give you a small boost at the beginning of your Ultimate Team career. These are your options.
We recommend going with Strong Armas your first selection. It’ll buff your Quarterback with better throw power and deep throwing accuracy. If you choose Wester as your receiver from the Hall of Fame pack, then you’ve got a great duo already. For the second choice,go with Slot Specialist. This will make your defense a bit stronger.

Best AKA Player
Pre-ordering Madden NFL 25 also gets you anAKA player packthat gives you a choice betweentwo 83 OVR players. Here’s who’s included.
Both are great choices, but we recommend choosing Tyron Matthew over DeAndre Hopkins. Not only can you get a good receiver to take D-Hop’s place from the Hall of Fame pack, but his stats aren’t the best either. On the other hand, Tyron Matthew is a solid Safety who will fit into any team. you’re able to’t go wrong with either of these players, though, so just pick your favorite as youperfect your RPO.

Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he’s planning content or writing guides, he’s yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.