EA Sports’ latest College Football rating overhaul has catapulted Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver from an 80 overall to a 91, marking one of the steepest jumps among players in the 2026 edition.
During the 2025 campaign Craver amassed 917 receiving yards on 59 catches, adding four touchdowns and 81 rushing yards on 11 carries, while also forcing 22 missed tackles and ranking fifth nationally in yards after catch with 575.
From Rating Jump to Real‑World Impact
His athletic profile reads like a speed demon: a 94 speed and 97 acceleration rating place him among the fastest players in the game, and he even hit a top speed of 21.8 miles per hour against Utah State in Week 2.
The surge in his rating is not just a numbers game; it reflects a breakout season that earned him All‑SEC Third Team honors and a preseason All‑American nod from analyst Phil Steele.
With veteran pass catcher Kevin Concepcion now in the Cleveland Browns, Craver is slated to become the Aggies’ primary target in the passing game, a role he will share with transfer‑portal addition Isaiah Horton, who provides a complementary deep‑threat dimension.
Coach Holmon Wiggins, in his first year as offensive coordinator, is expected to build the offense around Craver’s skill set, a strategy that could help quarterback Marcel Reed make a smoother transition and keep Texas A&M in the conversation for a College Football Playoff berth.
If Craver can translate his early momentum into an All‑SEC or All‑American season, the impact will reverberate beyond statistics, shaping the Aggies’ identity and potentially influencing the next wave of recruiting rankings.