Who Would Be the Highest Rated Gators On EA Sports’ NCAA Football 16?
Nov 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (90) pressures Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Hutson Mason (14) during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jonathan Bullard, 92 Overall
One of the best players that Florida has to offer usually won’t produce the flashy highlights you might see in NCAA Football 16 but he’s still massively appreciated.
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Jonathan Bullard checks in as my second highest rated overall player in EA Sports’ hypothetical game because he does everything you don’t notice during a game so well.
Bullard has steadily increased his tackle numbers since his freshman year, where he even had a career high 8.5 tackles for loss in 2014.
Bullard’s highest overall ratings in NCAA 16 would be his strength, his run tackling, his awareness and pursuit.
Right now I’d give Bullard a 92 in strength (he’ll probably be even stronger come Week 2), his run tackling is an 88, his awareness a 93 and his pursuit a 94.
While a 92 overall rating is nothing to sneeze at, Bullard’s pass rush and bull rush skills need some work, something he has already admitted himself.
However, I fully expect Bullard to have one last final impact season for Florida in 2015 and potentially become one of the more attractive players for the 2016 NFL Draft.
If only NCAA 16 were still in production so Gator fans can truly appreciate the talent that Bullard possesses.
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